DoW Epilepsy Idea Development Award

Posted

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

Description

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Idea Development Award (IDA) solicits novel research that has the potential to increase understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and associated comorbidities to improve quality of life, especially in Service Members, Veterans and/or their care partners. The work should innovatively challenge existing research paradigms, exhibit high levels of creativity and be a new research direction for the investigator. The IDA is NOT intended to expand or extend previously published findings or continue a line of research already well-established in the Principal Investigator’s (PI’s) laboratory.Distinctive Features:•The IDA offers funding for investigators at all career levels.•**NEW for FY26** An investigator may be named on only one FY26 ERP IDA application as a PI.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted

Contact

eBRAP Help Desk <br/>Phone: 301-682-5507 <br/>Email: help@eBRAP.org
help@eBRAP.org

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 21, 2026
  • ClosesAug 17, 2026
  • Program funding$2,000,000
  • Expected awards2
  • CFDA12.420

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