At a glance
This program funds early-career multiple sclerosis research led by postdoctoral investigators working with one or more mentors. Eligible applicants include U.S. Department of War organizations, foreign and domestic organizations, and for-profit, nonprofit, public, or private entities; awards are made to eligible organizations, not individuals. The program expects to fund about four awards at roughly $300,000 total costs each, with a maximum project period of 2 years. Cost sharing is not required, clinical trials are not allowed, and applications must fit at least one stated MS focus area and be relevant to Service Members, Veterans, military beneficiaries, and/or the American public.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Multiple Sclerosis-focused research opportunities for individuals in the early stages of their careers, under the guidance of one or more designated Mentors. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 MSRP EIRA focus areas. Distinctive Features: This opportunity allows for early-stage investigators to develop a research project, investigate a problem or question in MS research, and further their intellectual development as an MS researcher of the future. All application components for the EIRA are expected to be written by the Principal Investigator (PI), with appropriate direction from the Mentor(s).
Who can apply
- Unrestricted