Tick-Borne Disease Research Program
Funds innovative research to advance prevention, detection, and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, with a focus on persistent infection, co-infections, maternal health, and novel therapies and diagnostics.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Pre-application) | July 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Idea Development: up to $800,000 (3 yrs) | Career Dev. Option: up to $550,000 (3 yrs) | Therapeutic/Diagnostic: up to $1,325,000 (3 yrs)
Summary: Supports innovative research to prevent, detect, and treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases impacting military and civilian health.
Key Information: Pre-application required; full application by invitation only.
Description
The Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP), administered by the Military Health System Research Program under the Department of Defense, funds high-impact, clinically relevant research aimed at improving prevention, detection, and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The program focuses on advancing understanding and developing interventions that benefit Service Members, Veterans, their families, and the broader public, with particular emphasis on persistent Lyme disease, co-infections, maternal health, and novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.
