§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526NFRPEHDA
DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA is accepting applications for DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award. The deadline is September 22, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
- Application deadline
- September 22, 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
- HT942526NFRPEHDA
Program overview
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in neurofibromatosis (NF) research. Studies supported by this award mechanism should lay the groundwork for future avenues of scientific investigation. The proposed research project should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and study design. Distinctive Features: • Innovation: The proposed research project should be innovative. Innovative research may introduce a novel paradigm, challenge existing paradigms, examine existing problems from novel perspectives, or exhibit other highly creative qualities. • Preliminary Data: Preliminary and/or published data is encouraged but not required.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 22, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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