ONHS Report: HT942526SCIRPIIRA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Solicitation ID: HT942526SCIRPIIRA

Agency: DHA

Type: Grant

Deadline: 2026-11-12T00:00:00 ET

Eligibility: Yes (Unrestricted)

Funding: Approximately $4.96M to fund 6 awards, with total cost caps of $0.8M for a Single PI, or $0.96M for the Early-Career Partnership Option.

Doc Type: BAA

Clearance: No

Program Manager: help@eBRAP.org

Last Updated: 2026-08-19 14:57

Analyzed File: HT942526SCIRPIIRA_GG.pdf

Eligibility Reasoning

Extramural and intramural U.S. Department of War (DOW) organizations are eligible to apply, including foreign and domestic organizations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and public or private entities. ... applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the DOW, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal government agencies are highly encouraged.

Note: This is an AI-generated summary...

Summary

The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports studies with the potential to make a significant contribution to spinal cord injury (SCI) research, patient care, and/or quality of life. The award supports a range of research from basic to translational science but discourages studies solely focused on identifying intervention targets. All proposed research must align with one of four program priority areas: Acute Injury Intervention, Secondary Health Effects, Psychosocial Well-Being, or Rehabilitation and Regeneration. This funding opportunity includes an Early-Career Partnership Option, allowing for two Principal Investigators (PIs) if at least one is an early-career investigator. The total anticipated funding is approximately $4.96M, intended for about 6 awards. The maximum award is $800,000 in total costs for a single PI or $960,000 for the Early-Career Partnership Option over a 3-year period. Clinical trials are not allowed. The application process is two-tiered, with a pre-application due August 3, 2026, and an invited full application due November 12, 2026.

Overall Technical Areas

Spinal Cord Injury ResearchAcute Injury InterventionsNeuroprotection StrategiesPharmacologic TherapiesRehabilitation InterventionsRegenerative MedicineNeuroplasticity ResearchSecondary Health Effects ManagementPsychosocial Intervention ResearchPreclinical Animal ModelsTranslational ScienceHuman Subjects ResearchBiostatistical Data AnalysisMedical Device DevelopmentRigorous Study Design

Probable LBNL Areas

N/A

Focus Areas

Example Priorities:

Develop and/or test interventions, e.g., surgical, device, pharmacologic, that protect spinal cord tissue from further damage shortly after injury and can be administered on a timeline suitable for acute trauma care in both battlefield and civilian settings.
Adoption of management/stabilization practices into the standard of care for acute spinal cord injury, leading to meaningfully improved outcomes within the prehospital, hospital, or deployed environments.

Specific Technical Skills:

NeurosurgeryPharmacologyMedical Device DevelopmentNeuroprotectionTrauma CarePreclinical Animal ModelsTranslational ScienceEmergency MedicineMilitary Health

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization

Example Priorities:

Develop and/or test interventions to prevent or manage the secondary health effects of spinal cord injury that impact injury survivors throughout their lifespan.
Adoption of interventions into the standard of care that significantly reduce the burden of secondary health effects and improve the lifelong health of SCI survivors.

Specific Technical Skills:

Chronic Pain ManagementCardiovascular PhysiologyUrologyRespiratory CareRehabilitation MedicineLongitudinal StudiesEpidemiologyHealth Services ResearchGastroenterology

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization

Example Priorities:

Develop and/or test psychosocial interventions that are specifically tailored to the unique needs of individuals with SCI, their families, and/or care partners.
Adoption of interventions into the standard of care that promote psychosocial well-being for people with SCI, their families, and/or care partners.

Specific Technical Skills:

Clinical PsychologyBehavioral ScienceSocial WorkFamily TherapyCommunity-Based ResearchQualitative Research MethodsPatient-Reported OutcomesHealth PsychologyCaregiver Support Strategies

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization

Example Priorities:

Develop and/or test rehabilitation, regenerative, or neuroplastic interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury that can be implemented at any stage of life post-injury.
Adoption of validated rehabilitation and regenerative therapies into the standard of care that meaningfully improve function, independence, and quality of life after SCI.

Specific Technical Skills:

NeuroregenerationStem Cell TherapyNeuroplasticityPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapyBioengineeringRehabilitation ScienceFunctional Recovery AssessmentAssistive TechnologiesBiomaterials

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization

Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

Note on PI Matching: These suggestions are generated through an AI-driven semantic analysis of LBNL staff profiles.

Name	Score	Organization
Peter Tennessen	0.73	PSA \| Engineering \| Mechanical Engineering · Medical Device Development
Kevin Fan	0.72	LD \| LD \| Strategic Partnerships · Neuroplasticity Research
Yi-Chuan Lu	0.72	EESA \| CESD \| Earth System Sciences · Secondary Health Effects Management
Jennifer Rosenbluth	0.72	· Translational Science
Zixi Hu	0.72	CSA \| AMCR \| Mathematics · Biostatistical Data Analysis
Jian-Hua Mao	0.71	BSA \| Biological Systems & Engineering \| Department of BioEngineering and BioMedical Sciences · Preclinical Animal Models
Grace Lau	0.71	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt · Regenerative Medicine
Gerard Marriott	0.70	BSA \| Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging \| Cellular & Tissue Image · Pharmacologic Therapies
Michelle O'Malley	0.70	BSA \| Biological Systems & Engineering \| Biodesign Dept · Rigorous Study Design
Drew Paine	0.70	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications · Human Subjects Research

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

In accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 and all associated laws, all fundamental research funded by the DOW must be evaluated for affiliations with foreign entities.