DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice HT942526VRPIIRA_GG.pdf (33 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: 2 years · p. 4

  “The maximum period of performance is 2 years for IIRA – Funding Level 1 and 3 years for IIRA – Funding Level 2.” 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 $400,000.” Open page 8

• Project period: 3 years · p. 8

  “The maximum period of performance is 3 years.” 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. 19

  “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 19

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 10

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

• Pre-application · p. 10

  “The items to be included as supporting documentation for the pre-application must be uploaded as individual files and are limited to the following: ○ References Cited (one-page limit):” Open page 10

• Pre-application · p. 20

  “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 the Partnering PI if selecting the PPIO.” Open page 20

• Pre-application · p. 20

  “The Partnering PI must follow the instructions provided in the email to associate the partnering pre-application with their eBRAP account.” Open page 20

What to submit

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 11

  “Provide a list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols used in the Preproposal Narrative. ○ Key Personnel Biographical Sketches:” Open page 11

• Form SF-424 · p. 11

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 11

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 12

  “Also include a plan for obtaining any required data sharing, memorandum of understanding or other agreements required to access and publish data.” Open page 12

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 13

  “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 13

• Data management plan · p. 14

  “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 14

Length limits

• Page limit (see quote): 6 pages max · p. 11

  “Page Limit: – Funding Level 1: 6-page limit – Funding Level 2: 12-page limit Describe the proposed project in detail using the outline below. − Research Idea/Rationale:” Open page 11

• Page limit (see quote): 12 pages max · p. 11

  “Page Limit: – Funding Level 1: 6-page limit – Funding Level 2: 12-page limit Describe the proposed project in detail using the outline below. − Research Idea/Rationale:” Open page 11

Dates in the notice

• July 28, 2026 · p. 1

  “July 28, 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 (2)

• Extra or uninvited material: Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected. 4.3.1. · p. 11

  “Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected. 4.3.1.” Open page 11

• Extra or uninvited material: Extra items will not be reviewed. · p. 13

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 13