§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526NFRPEHDA

    DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

    Ebony S Simmons Grantor 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
    Ebony S Simmons Grantor
    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

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Ebony S Simmons Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 22, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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