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DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · HT942526TERPIIRA

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Total Program Funding

$2.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

November 19, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

DoD Toxic Exposures Research Program Investigator-Initiated Award funds 3 grants for research on health effects of military toxic exposures — burn pits, PFAS, radiation, herbicides.

Who Should Apply

Researchers studying health effects of environmental/occupational toxic exposures relevant to military service.

Who Should NOT Apply

Researchers without toxic exposure focus.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must study military-relevant toxic exposures
•3 awards
•Must have preliminary data

💡 GrantQuick Tip

PACT Act priority: burn pit respiratory disease, PFAS-related cancers, radiation effects. Show how your exposure of interest is specifically military-relevant.

Competitiveness: High — 3 awards in growing field.

What This Grant Funds

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward research and/or patient care for diseases or conditions associated with military-related toxic exposures. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory research through translational research, including preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. New Approach Methodologies may also be used.

https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/terppreann