DoW Parkinson’s, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice HT942526PRPIIRA_GG.pdf (39 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 3 years · p. 4

  “The maximum period of performance is 3 years.” Open page 4

• Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 8

  “The application’s total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $2M.” Open page 8

Registrations you need first (2)

• SAM.gov, Grants.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 23

  “Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management The applicant organization must be registered as an entity in the System for Award Management (SAM), SAM.gov, and receive confirmation of an “Active” status before submitting an application through…” Open page 23

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Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 10

  “Pre-Application Components The Initiating PI must submit the following pre-application components.” Open page 10

• Pre-application · p. 23

  “Pre-Application Submission All pre-application components must be submitted by the PI or Initiating PI through eBRAP, including the submission of contact information for each Partnering PI if selecting either Partnering PI option.” Open page 23

• Pre-application · p. 24

  “The Partnering PI(s) must follow the instructions provided in the email to associate the partnering pre-application with their eBRAP account.” Open page 24

• Pre-application · p. 26

  “Members of the FY26 PRP Programmatic Panel must not be involved in any pre-application or full application including, but not limited to, concept design, application development, budget preparation and the development of any supporting documentation,…” Open page 26

What to submit

• Form SF-424 · p. 10

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 10

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 12

  “data sharing, memorandum of understanding or other agreements required to access and publish data.” Open page 12

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 12

  “If applicable, provide a letter of support, signed by the lowest-ranking person with approval authority, confirming participation of intramural DOW collaborator(s) and/or access to military populations, databases or DOW resources.” Open page 12

• Data management plan · p. 13

  “Do not submit a copy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Plan or duplicate the Data Management Plan, which will be requested only after a recommendation for funding is made.” Open page 13

• Organizational chart · p. 15

  “For multi-institutional studies, provide an organizational chart that identifies key members of the study team and provides an outline of the governing structure.” Open page 15

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 15

  “The Post-Award Transition Plan should include the components listed below: – The project’s anticipated research outcomes, including knowledge products, clinical products for development, etc. – A description of the necessary next logical steps to advance the…” Open page 15

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 21

  “Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) ○ Biographical Sketch ○ Current/Pending Support Intragovernmental applicants must include their internally supported research and development programs. ii.” Open page 21

Length limits

• Project Narrative: 12 pages max · p. 10

  “Project Narrative (12-page limit):” Open page 10

Dates in the notice

• October 23, 2026 · p. 1

  “October 23, 2026 Application Due:” Open page 1

• September 30, 2027 · p. 4

  “Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.” Open page 4

Mistakes that get applications rejected (1)

• Extra or uninvited material: Extra items will not be reviewed. · p. 12

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 12