Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #HT942526NFRPNFRALA
Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award Grant Opportunity
Buyer
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
HT942526NFRPNFRALA
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a grant announcement from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) for the Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award (NFRALA): - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) - Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant, not a product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Leadership and management of a multi-institutional, interactive, virtual research academy focused on neurofibromatosis - Director and Deputy Director roles to mentor early-career scholars and conduct collaborative pilot research projects - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be established neurofibromatosis investigators with a strong record of research, funding, publications, mentorship, and leadership - Director and Deputy Director must be at or above Associate Professor level and from different institutions - Emphasis on mentorship and collaborative research in neurofibromatosis - Estimated funding for this opportunity is $2,400,000 - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested, as this is a research and leadership grant opportunity
Description
The fiscal year 2026 Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award supports established neurofibromatosis investigators with a history of funding, publications, mentorship, and leadership commitment to serve as Director and Deputy Director of the Neurofibromatosis Research Academy. The Academy will execute a multi-institutional, interactive, virtual research academy consisting of early-career scholars and their primary mentors. The Director and Deputy Director will also conduct pilot research projects in collaboration with the scholars. Applicants must be at or above the level of Associate Professor and affiliated with different institutions for the Director and Deputy Director roles.