CDMRP Multiple Sclerosis Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Award

The Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports highly rigorous, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to MS research and/or patient care. Applications must  address this year's focus areas: 

• Central Nervous System Repair, Protection, and Regenerative Potential in MS
• Correlates of Disease Activity and Progression in MS
• Biology and Measurement of MS Symptoms
• Mechanisms Contributing to, or Associated with MS Etiology, Prodrome, Onset, and Disease Course

Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to MS and the proposed research project.

It is expected that six (6) awards will be granted. 

Funding: $1,000,000 total

Duration: 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 23.7.26

Pre application (required) due date: 30.7.26

Full proposal due date: 13.8.26