§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526MSRPIIRA

    DoW Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

    JoAnn Martin Grantor is accepting applications for DoW Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award. The deadline is August 13, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    JoAnn Martin Grantor
    Application deadline
    August 13, 2026
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    HT942526MSRPIIRA

    Program overview

    Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports highly rigorous, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research, patient care, and/or quality of life. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 MSRP IIRA focus areas. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, clinical trial results, population-based studies, a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to MS and the proposed research project. Distinctive Features: This funding mechanism includes two options: Established Investigator or New Investigator. The New Investigator option supports applicants early in their faculty appointments.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from JoAnn Martin Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 13, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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