DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Military Medical Research and Development (12.420)
Posted 18 Jun 2026 · 36 days left
In plain terms
The US Defense Health Agency funds early-stage investigators conducting Parkinson's disease research through two funding levels for fellows and early-career scientists. Applications in English are due by 6 November 2026, and investigators must address at least one of the four focus areas specified for fiscal year 2026.
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Summary
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages of their careers. The FY26 EIRA offers two funding levels, which align to the research career stage of the Principal Investigator (PI). Funding Level 1 (for fellows) requires the investigator to receive guidance from a designated Mentor, whereas Funding Level 2 (for early-career independent investigators) does not. Proposed research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas.
Distinctive Features:
· The Early Investigator is considered the PI of the application and must exhibit strong potential for and commitment to pursuing a career as an investigator at the forefront of PD research; however, the PI is not required to have previous PD research experience.
· Funding Level 1: Applications must include at least one Mentor appropriate to the proposed research project who has experience in PD research and mentoring, as demonstrated by a record of active funding, recent publications, and successful mentorship. The selected Mentor(s) should also demonstrate a clear commitment to…
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Who can apply
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- individual
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"