[Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA](https://usamraa.health.mil)

August 25, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | September 10, 2026 (Full Application) | September 15, 2026 (End of Verification)

Level 1: up to $400,000 total for 2 years; Level 2: up to $1,200,000 total for 3 years; ~3 awards, total $2.8M

Supports research to accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration after military-relevant auditory system injury.

--- ## Description This award supports promising basic through translational research aimed at accelerating drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration following military-relevant auditory system injury. The mechanism funds preclinical and/or clinical research (but not clinical trials) that aligns with one or more of the FY26 Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP) Focus Areas. Projects may address mechanisms of damage, repair, and regeneration in the auditory system, development of diagnostics, or creation of in-vitro human models. Research on tinnitus, vestibular disorders, or clinical trials is not eligible. The program offers two funding levels to support projects at different stages of maturity: - **Level 1:** Exploratory, high-risk/high-reward research (preliminary data not required). - **Level 2:** More mature research advancing toward clinical translation (preliminary data required), including a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option for collaborative efforts. --- ## Due Dates - **August 25, 2026:** Letter of Intent (Pre-Application) deadline (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) - **September 10, 2026:** Full Application deadline (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) - **September 15, 2026:** End of Application Verification Period (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Funding Level 1:** Up to $400,000 total costs for up to 2 years. - **Funding Level 2:** Up to $1,200,000 total costs for up to 3 years. - If using the Partnering PI Option, the cap applies to the combined total costs for both PIs. - **Estimated total program funding:** $2,800,000 - **Expected number of awards:** 3 All costs are inclusive of direct and indirect costs. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted. Open to independent investigators at all academic levels, from any organization type (domestic or foreign; public or private; for-profit or nonprofit). - **PI Requirements:** Independent investigators affiliated with eligible organizations, regardless of nationality or citizenship. - **Organizations:** Both extramural (universities, nonprofits, companies, etc.) and intramural Department of Defense (DOD) organizations may apply. - **Restrictions:** Awards are made to organizations, not individuals. --- ## Application Process 1. **Pre-Application (Letter of Intent):** - Must be submitted via [eBRAP](https://ebrap.org) by the PI or Initiating PI (if using the Partnering PI Option) by August 25, 2026. - No screening; submission is required to proceed. 2. **Full Application:** - Extramural organizations submit via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov); intramural DOD applicants submit via eBRAP. - Both Initiating and Partnering PIs (if using the Partnering PI Option) must submit separate but coordinated applications. - All applications must be verified in eBRAP by September 15, 2026. 3. **Required Components:** - Project Narrative (page limits: 6 for Level 1, 12 for Level 2) - Supporting Documentation (references, facilities, letters of support, etc.) - Technical and Lay Abstracts - Statement of Work - Impact and Military Health Relevance Statements - Budget and justification - Additional forms as required (see full announcement for details) 4. **Review Process:** - Two-tiered review: scientific peer review, then programmatic review for relevance and impact. --- ## Additional Information - **Research Focus:** Must address at least one FY26 HRRP Focus Area (e.g., biological regeneration/repair, diagnostics for auditory disorders, in-vitro human auditory models). - **Not Supported:** Clinical trials, tinnitus, or vestibular research. - **Partnering PI Option:** Available at Level 2 for collaborative projects; both PIs receive separate awards. - **Cost Sharing:** Not required. - **Reporting:** Annual and final technical progress reports required; additional reporting for clinical research on sex, race, and ethnicity. - **Compliance:** Must adhere to all administrative and national policy requirements, and animal/human subjects protection as applicable. --- ## External Links - [Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (Funder Home)](https://usamraa.health.mil) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362218) - [eBRAP Application Portal](https://ebrap.org) - [FY26 HRRP Reference Table (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/FY2026-HRRP-PA-Reference-Table.pdf) - [Full Program Announcement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/HT942526HRRPFRA_GG.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact Information | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | eBRAP Help Desk | 301-682-5507 · [help@eBRAP.org](mailto:help@eBRAP.org) | | Grants.gov Support | 800-518-4726 · [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | For programmatic questions, applicants are encouraged to review the full announcement and contact the eBRAP Help Desk as needed.

Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award

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