§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526NFRPIIRA
DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Ebony S Simmons Grantor is accepting applications for DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research 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
- HT942526NFRPIIRA
Program overview
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make important contributions to the field of neurofibromatosis disorders or advance patient care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, 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 NF and the proposed research project. Distinctive Features: This award mechanism offers two funding levels based on participation in two optional features: • Open Science Initiative: Catalyzes research for neurofibromatosis through early access to data and data sharing within the neurofibromatosis community. • Optional Qualified Collaborator: Encourages collaborative research between basic scientists and clinical researchers, and between academic and biotechnology scientists. The funding levels are defined as follows: • Level 1: Applications without an optional feature. • Level 2: Applications including one of the optional features.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Ebony S Simmons Grantor.
- 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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