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The CDMRP VRP page lists an Investigator-Initiated Research Award with a Pre-Application deadline of July 28, 2026 and final Application deadline of November 12, 2026. A specific 'Funding Level 1' designation with solicitation number HT942526VRPIIRA was not displayed on the summary page but the prog
Investigator-Initiated Research Award – Funding Level 1 (HT942526VRPIIRA) is sponsored by Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Vision Research Program (VRP). This award supports exploratory, high-risk, and high-reward research in the earliest stages of development.
It must have the potential to yield new avenues of investigation, such as new approaches, research tools, or paradigms, and address at least one of the VRP focus areas.
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Vision Research Program FY26 Vision Research Program (VRP) Synopsis of FY26 VRP Award Mechanisms - (Adobe PDF) - provides a brief description and key elements of the award mechanism. For further information, please send e-mail to: CDMRP Webmaster - for download-related questions Help@ebrap.
org - for program announcement-related questions Last updated Friday, May 8, 2026 1077 Patchel Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5024 About Us The CDMRP originated in 1992 via a Congressional appropriation to foster novel approaches to biomedical research in response to the expressed needs of its stakeholders-the American public, the military, and Congress.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers with a solid rationale and demonstrated expertise; specific eligibility in the Program Announcement PDF. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400,000 over 2 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Investigator-Initiated Research Award – Funding Level 1 (HT942526VRPIIRA) are due November 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Investigator-Initiated Research Award – Funding Level 1 (HT942526VRPIIRA) is funded by Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Vision Research Program (VRP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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