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Multiple Sclerosis Research Program, Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (CDMRP). Supports the exploration of highly innovative, untested, high-risk/high-reward concepts in multiple sclerosis. This mechanism is ideal for initial studies investigating the mechanistic link between EBV infection and neurodegeneration or immune dysregulation in MS.
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Program, Award Applications Recommended for Funding, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. U.S. Department of War organization.
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DEPARTMENT OF WAR - CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS Transforming Health Care through Innovative and Impactful Research Award Applications Recommended for Funding FY24 Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award - New Investigator FY24 Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award - New Investigator The list of Fiscal Year 2024 Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award - New Investigator applications recommended for funding is for informational purposes only.
Identification on the list of applications recommended for funding is not intended to either confer a right to funding nor does it guarantee funding. The award of federal funds to support any of these applications is contingent upon successful negotiations and applicable federal policy.
Johns Hopkins University Elias Sotirchos The University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. Tobia Zanotto Yale University Tomokazu Sumida Last updated Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Program, Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (CDMRP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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