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Defense Health Agency Solicits Neurofibromatosis Research Proposals (FY26 Investigator-Initiated Research Award)

This opportunity invites research proposals for neurofibromatosis under the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA). - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) - Products/Services Requested: - Investigator-Initiated Research Projects focused on neurofibromatosis disorders - Projects must address critical needs or advance patient care - All research phases except clinical trials are eligible - Proposals must include preliminary and/or published data relevant to neurofibromatosis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Two funding levels based on participation in: - Open Science Initiative (early data access and sharing) - Optional Qualified Collaborator (collaboration between basic, clinical, academic, and biotech scientists) - Principal Investigators must be at or above assistant professor level and commit at least 10% effort per year - No cost sharing required - Eligible applicants: extramural/intramural, foreign/domestic, for-profit/nonprofit, public/private organizations - Estimated total funding: $6,040,000 for approximately seven awards - Maximum period of performance: three years

Description

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact research addressing critical needs in neurofibromatosis disorders or advancing patient care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research except clinical trials and must include preliminary or published data relevant to neurofibromatosis. The award offers two funding levels based on participation in optional features: the Open Science Initiative and Optional Qualified Collaborator. The program expects to fund approximately seven awards with a total estimated funding of $6,040,000.

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