# DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht942526prpeira-dow-parkinsons-early-investigator-research-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362866

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 7 awards worth $4.2 million in total. Applications close on November 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526PRPEIRA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $4.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.420 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages of their careers. The FY26 EIRA offers two funding levels, which align to the research career stage of the Principal Investigator (PI). Funding Level 1 (for fellows) requires the investigator to receive guidance from a designated Mentor, whereas Funding Level 2 (for early-career independent investigators) does not. Proposed research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas. Distinctive Features: · The Early Investigator is considered the PI of the application and must exhibit strong potential for and commitment to pursuing a career as an investigator at the forefront of PD research; however, the PI is not required to have previous PD research experience. · Funding Level 1: Applications must include at least one Mentor appropriate to the proposed research project who has experience in PD research and mentoring, as demonstrated by a record of active funding, recent publications, and successful mentorship. The selected Mentor(s) should also demonstrate a clear commitment to the development of the PI toward independence as a PD researcher. Preliminary data are encouraged but not required. · Funding Level 2: Mentor not required. Preliminary data are required. · Clinical trials are not allowed.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award?

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA accepts applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award?

Closes November 6, 2026 (6 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $4.2 million in total across about 7 awards.