Tick-Borne Disease Research Program Idea Development Award
This grant funds innovative research to advance understanding, treatment, and patient care for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, with a special option for early-career investigators under mentorship.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 22, 2026: Pre-Application | October 22, 2026: Full Application | October 27, 2026: End of Application Verification
Funding Amounts: ~$3.5M total; up to $800,000 (IDA) or $550,000 (IDA-CDO) per award over 3 years; ~5 awards expected
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, aiming to reduce disease burden and improve patient care.
Key Information: Early-career option (IDA-CDO) available with separate criteria and lower cost cap.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Department of the Army's USAMRAA through the Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP), funds conceptually innovative research that can lead to significant advances in reducing the burden of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The program seeks proposals that introduce new concepts, challenge existing paradigms, or approach issues from novel perspectives, with a clear focus on impact and innovation. Both basic and translational research are supported, but clinical trials are not allowed. A special Career Development Option (IDA-CDO) is available for early-career investigators, requiring a mentorship plan and subject to a lower funding cap.
