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

October 2026

$3,500,000 total; approximately 5 awards expected; award size varies by option

Supports innovative research to advance understanding, treatment, and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Includes a Career Development Option for early-career investigators with a lower cost cap.

--- ## Description This program aims to accelerate progress in reducing the burden of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases through conceptually innovative research. The award supports projects that introduce new concepts, challenge existing paradigms, or approach issues from novel perspectives, rather than incremental advances. Projects may address basic, translational, or clinical research relevant to tick-borne diseases, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and quality of life. A distinctive feature of this opportunity is the Career Development Option (IDA-CDO), which is available to early-career investigators. Applications under this option must include a mentorship plan with an experienced tick-borne disease researcher and are reviewed separately with a lower funding cap. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $3,500,000 - Expected number of awards: ~5 - Individual award amounts vary; Career Development Option awards are subject to a lower cost limit than standard awards. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (open to all types of organizations and individuals, subject to additional program-specific requirements) - Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply for the Career Development Option, which requires a mentorship plan with an established tick-borne disease researcher. --- ## Application Process - Applications must propose innovative, non-incremental research with clear potential for impact in tick-borne disease research. - Those applying under the Career Development Option should include a mentorship component and will be evaluated separately. - Submission is expected through the [eBRAP system](https://ebrap.org), with full details provided in the program announcement when released. - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of the Department of Defense's commitment to advancing medical research relevant to military and public health. - For more information and updates, refer to the [program announcement](https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/tbdrppreann) when available. --- ## External Links - [Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Home Page](https://usamraa.health.mil) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362171) - [CDMRP Tick-Borne Disease Research Program Information](https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/tbdrppreann) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Contact Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | eBRAP Help Desk | help@eBRAP.org
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Tick-Borne Disease Research Program Idea Development Award

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