DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award
This grant funds interventional research with preliminary data to improve quality of life for people with lupus, requiring a lupus advocate on the team and allowing clinical trials but not animal studies.
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 Period
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total for up to 4 years; one award expected.
Summary: Supports interventional research with near-term impact on the quality of life for individuals living with lupus, addressing at least one designated focus area.
Key Information: Preliminary data and a lupus consumer advocate on the research team are required; animal studies are not allowed.
Description
This opportunity supports interventional research projects—at the individual or health care system level—that can deliver a near-term, measurable impact on the health-related quality of life of people living with lupus. Projects must address at least one of the FY26 Lupus Research Program (LRP) Transformative Vision Award (TVA) focus areas, such as innovative health care delivery models or interventions to improve quality of life and mental health for lupus patients. Clinical trials are permitted; animal studies are not. The program emphasizes high-impact, high-risk/high-reward studies and requires the involvement of at least one lupus consumer advocate as a key team member. Preliminary data must be included.
