DoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award
Supports early-career investigators to conduct multiple sclerosis-focused research projects under mentor guidance, for applicants addressing at least one FY26 MSRP EIRA focus area.
⚑ Early investigator mechanism with mentor requirement; all application components expected to be written by the PI with mentor direction. · Must address at least one FY26 MSRP EIRA focus area. · Award ceiling listed as $0 in the notice.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 58 good | portfolio topic: public_health; social/behavioral work is minor; funds basic research; clinical-trial/biomedical core — IPPRA angle is policy/community (capped) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 55 good | technical depth: minor; funds basic research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 15 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
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).
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