Description
Summary: This funding mechanism supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to a critical discovery or major advancement relevant to lupus. The emphasis is on innovation. Research must address at least one of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lupus Research Program (LRP) Idea Award (IA) focus areas. This funding mechanism does not allow clinical trials.
Distinctive Features:
• Early-career investigators are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs) on applications to the FY26 LRP Idea Award (see Section 2. Eligibility Information).
• Preliminary data are permitted but not required.
• Applications should describe future directions of the work.
• An individual may be named as PI on only one application per LRP award mechanism (IA, Impact Award, Transformative Vision Development Award, Transformative Vision Award), for a maximum of four applications to the FY26 LRP
Total Funding
$1.5M
CFDA Number
12.420
Funding Instrument
Grant
Funding Level
Federal
Jurisdiction
US
Cost Sharing
No
Open Date
May 5, 2026
Close Date
August 24, 2026
Posted Date
May 5, 2026
Eligible Applicant Types
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