DoW Lupus, Impact Award
This grant funds high-impact, high-risk lupus research (excluding clinical trials) that addresses FY26 priority areas, with or without preliminary data.
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: ~$5M total; up to $1M per award (max 4 years); ~5 awards expected
Summary: Supports high-risk/high-reward research with major impact potential in lupus research, focused on FY26 Lupus Research Program Impact Award areas; clinical trials are not allowed.
Key Information: PI may submit only one application to this mechanism and up to four total to the FY26 LRP; preliminary data encouraged but not required.
Description
This opportunity supports innovative, high-impact research that addresses critical gaps in lupus understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. The program emphasizes projects with the potential to significantly advance the field or improve the quality of life for individuals living with lupus. Research must address at least one of the FY26 Lupus Research Program (LRP) Impact Award focus areas. Clinical trials are not permitted under this mechanism. Both domestic and foreign organizations, including for-profit, nonprofit, academic, and public or private entities, are eligible. The program encourages multidisciplinary collaborations and applications from both established and new investigators to lupus research.
