Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 29, 2026: Pre-Application (Letter of Intent) | August 19, 2026: Full Application | August 24, 2026: End of Application Verification
Funding Amounts: ~$5,000,000 total; up to $1,000,000 per award (direct + indirect costs), max 4 years, ~5 awards expected.
Summary: Supports high-risk/high-reward research with major potential impact in lupus research or disease, focused on FY26 Lupus Research Program Impact Award focus areas; clinical trials not allowed.
Key Information: Open to most organizations and independent investigators; only one application per PI per mechanism; pre-application required.