DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
About This Grant
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports basic through early translational research that will yield highly impactful discoveries or major advancements in the research and/or patient care of eye injury and/or visual dysfunction related to military exposure. The IIRA may be used to support preclinical studies and/or clinical research. Research must align with at least one of the FY26 VRP Focus Areas. The IIRA cannot be used to support clinical trials. Distinctive Features: The IIRA offers two Funding Levels to support research at different stages and the exploration/development of ideas of different maturity levels. Funding Level 2 includes a Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option (PPIO) for two PIs, an Initiating PI and a Partnering PI. Scored peer review criteria include Research Idea/Rationale, Research Strategy and Feasibility, Impact, and Personnel. Programmatic review criteria include adherence to the intent of the IIRA, contribution to the VRP portfolio, relative impact, and relevance to military health. The VRP may share FY26 IIRA applications and reviews with the National Eye Institute (NEI) for independent funding consideration. https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/vrppreann
Grant Summary
DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-11-12 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Requirements
- peer review
- review criteria
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-11-12
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award?
DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award provide?
DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award provides an amount that varies by award per award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award are due 2026-11-12 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award?
To apply for DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
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