CDMRP Toxic Exposures Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Research Award

The vision of the TERP is to minimize and mitigate the impact of military-relevant toxic exposures and improve the quality of life of those affected.

The investigator award is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward research and/or patient care for a disease or condition related to toxic exposures.

2026 topic areas include: 

TA1: Neurotoxin Exposure

TA2: Gulf War Illness (GWI) and Its Treatment

TA3: Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits

TA4: Other Military Service-Related Toxic Exposures (Prophylactic Medications, Groundwater Contamination, Pesticides, Organophosphates, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Materials, Metals).

Applications must address at least one of the FY26 TERP Topic Areas.

It is expected that 3 awards will be granted. 

Funding: $800,000 total 

Duration: 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 12.8.26

Pre application (required) due date: 19.8.26

Full proposal due date: 19.11.26