DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Military Medical Research and Development (12.420)
Posted 17 Jun 2026 · 35 days left
In plain terms
The US Defense Health Agency funds investigator-led research to advance bone marrow failure treatments and patient care, including translational and clinical studies but not clinical trials. Applications from any US entity type are eligible, with a total of 1.25 million US dollars available, and must be submitted by 4 November 2026.
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Summary
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…
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- academia_research
- private_company
- government
- 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"