§ 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

    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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