DoW Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
This grant funds impactful, rigorous Multiple Sclerosis research projects (excluding clinical trials) for both established and new investigators, requiring relevant preliminary or published data.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 30, 2026: Pre-Application (Letter of Intent) | August 13, 2026: Full Application | August 20, 2026: End of Application Verification
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $6,000,000; up to $1,000,000 total costs per award for up to 3 years; approx. 6 awards expected.
Summary: Supports rigorous, high-impact research projects that advance understanding, treatment, or quality of life for Multiple Sclerosis, excluding clinical trials.
Key Information: Both Established and New Investigator options available; applications must address a listed focus area and include relevant preliminary/published data.
Description
This opportunity from the FY26 Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact, rigorous research projects with the potential to significantly advance Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research, patient care, or quality of life. Projects must address at least one of the program's defined focus areas and may span any research phase except clinical trials. The award offers two tracks: Established Investigator (open to independent investigators at any career stage) and New Investigator (for early-career faculty within 5 years of their first independent position and with limited prior MS funding). The program emphasizes projects with strong preliminary or published data relevant to MS and encourages multidisciplinary collaborations.
