Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (Pre-Application/LOI) | August 19, 2026 (Full Application) | August 24, 2026 (End of Verification Period)
Funding Amounts: ~$1.5M total; up to $300,000 per award (direct + indirect) over max 2 years; ~5 awards expected.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research on lupus—emphasizing novel approaches and impact, not clinical trials.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not permitted; preliminary data are allowed but not required; early-career and mentored investigators eligible.