DoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Health Agency’s FY26 Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Early Investigator Research Award, administered through the Army’s USAMRAA, provides grant funding for early-career investigators conducting Multiple Sclerosis-focused research. The award supports investigators working under one or more mentors to develop a research project and advance their development as MS researchers, and applications must address at least one FY26 focus area. Eligible principal investigators must hold a doctoral degree, have four or fewer years of postdoctoral experience, and commit at least 50% effort; the program anticipates about $1.20 million for four awards, with each award capped at $0.30 million and a maximum performance period of two years. The application process is two-step, with a pre-application due July 30, 2026 and a full application due August 13, 2026, and questions may be directed to the eBRAP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or 301-682-5507.