DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Updated
Grant from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, open to any type of applicant. Closes Nov 4, 2026, 15 days left.
| Opportunity number | HT942526BMFRPIIRA |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Science, technology and other research and development |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Total program funding | $1.2 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 12.420 |
| Posted | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 4, 2026 (15 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted: any type of applicant
Description
Summary: Supports studies that further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and have the potential to make significant advances in bone marrow (BMF) failure research and/or patient care. Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) applications may involve translational and clinical research including studies in preclinical models, research with human data and/or anatomical substances, and research with human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with a clinical trial(s); however, this award mechanism does not support clinical trials.
IIRA applications may also support Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling efforts such as lead compound characterization, and assessments of formulation and stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, dose/response and toxicology.Distinctive Features:This funding mechanism allows for a partnering Principal Investigator (PI). Only the initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but both PIs will need to submit full applications.
The partnering PI application is an abbreviated package specific to their distinct portion of the research project. Be advised, all associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application is rejected or administratively withdrawn.This award mechanism requires preliminary data relevant to the proposed project. Applications can support clinical research studies; however, this mechanism does not allow clinical trials.
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Science, technology and other research and development grants right now
There are 99 open federal grants in science, technology and other research and development that small businesses may apply for; 46 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $1.2 million. The agencies offering the most are Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, U.S. National Science Foundation and National Institute of Justice. Grants in this field stay open a median of 154 days; this one is open for 140 days.
Who has won this program before
- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation For The Advancement Of Military Medicine, Inc. $800.5 million · from Sep 30, 2018
- Kenya Medical Research Institute $77.6 million · from Aug 22, 2013
- Makerere University Walter Reed Program Limited $55.9 million · from Sep 30, 2021
- Virginia Commonwealth University $24.8 million · from Sep 30, 2019
- University Of Miami $13.7 million · from May 1, 2020
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