§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526NFRPNFRALA
DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award
Ebony S Simmons Grantor is accepting applications for DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award. The deadline is September 14, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ebony S Simmons Grantor
- Application deadline
- September 14, 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
- HT942526NFRPNFRALA
Program overview
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award (NFRALA) supports visionary, established neurofibromatosis (NF) investigators with documented history of neurofibromatosis funding, publications, strong mentorship and commitment to leadership to serve as Director and Deputy Director of the Neurofibromatosis Research Academy. The Academy Director and Deputy Director will execute a multi-institutional, interactive, virtual research academy that consists of scholars, who are early-career investigators, and their career guides, who serve as the scholars’ primary mentors. Distinctive Features: • Academy Director: Established NF investigators at or above the level of Associate Professor, or equivalent, at the full application submission deadline. • Academy Deputy Director: Investigators at or above the level of Associate Professor, or equivalent, at the full application deadline and affiliated with a different institution than the Academy Director. • Pilot Research Project: The Academy Director and Deputy Director will conduct one or more pilot research projects in collaboration with the academy scholars. Preliminary and/or published data relevant to NF and the proposed research project are encouraged but not required.
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 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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