CDMRP Bone Marrow Failure Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Research Award

The BMFRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and advance research or patient care for individuals affected by BMF diseases.

Relevant diseases include (but are not limited to): 

• Aplastic Anemia

• Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

• Dyskeratosis Congenita/Telomere Biology Disorders

• Fanconi Anemia

• GATA2 Deficiency

• Induced BMF: Radiation/Chemical

• Myelodysplastic Syndromes

• Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

• Pearson’s Disease

• SAMD9/ SAMD9L Germline Mutations

• Severe Congenital Neutropenia

• Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome

• VEXAS Syndrome

• Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency

Applications must address at least one focus area: 

• Find effective BMF treatments and cures

• Understand the causes and progression of BMF diseases

It is expected that 1 award will be granted. 

Funding: $1,250,000 total 
Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due date: 29.7.26

Pre application (required) due date: 5.8.26

Full proposal due date: 4.11.26