DOD – Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) ID and IIR Awards – Full Application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Friday 30th, October 2026
External Deadline: Wednesday 4th, November 2026
Description
Idea Development Award
The BMFRP Idea Development Award (IDA) is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s vision
of understanding and curing BMF diseases. The proposed research should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and a well-developed and
articulated research approach. This award mechanism supports new ideas that are expected to
generate data for future avenues of scientific investigation. Applications may demonstrate the
ability to achieve interpretable results in the absence of preliminary data. This mechanism
encourages hypothesis-driven correlative studies associated with clinical trials and/or
clinical samples. Applications proposing correlative studies must have demonstrated access to
samples and/or patient populations and the proposed study should represent new avenues of
research that will advance the understanding of disease biology, treatment mechanisms or other
innovative and impactful outcomes in BMF. Funding to conduct the clinical trial itself is
outside the scope of this award mechanism.
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
The BMFRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that
further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and advance research or patient
care for individuals affected by BMF diseases. Applications may include translational and
clinical research, such as studies in animal models, research using human data or anatomical
substances, research involving human subjects, correlative studies linked to clinical trials, and
Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling efforts. However, this award does not support
clinical trials.
Pre-Application Due: August 5, 2026
Application Due: November 4, 2026
To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=727101