This is a Department of Defense research grant for conceptually innovative studies on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, with about 5 awards from $3.5 million total. It is for research teams with a genuinely new idea, not incremental follow-on work. If you are a small business looking for operating capital, product development, or anything other than scientific research, do not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health) | 73 |
| Arts & CultureMatches your industry (creative) | 54 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 53 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit | 53 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing | 52 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 51 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking | 51 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 51 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce | 49 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 48 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
DoD Tick-Borne Disease Research Program Idea Development Award funds conceptually innovative research on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases to advance discoveries and improve patient care. Eligibility is unrestricted; any entity type, including small businesses, for-profits, universities, nonprofits, and individuals, may apply. A career development option exists for early-career investigat
Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) is to support conceptually innovative research that could lead to impactful discoveries or significant advancements that will accelerate progress toward reducing the burden of Lyme disease and/or other tick-borne diseases and conditions, and improving patient care and/or the quality of life. Applications should propose research that is conceptually innovative, introduces a new concept or question, challenges existing paradigms, approaches issues from a new perspective, or exhibits other uniquely creative qualities; and should not merely be a next logical step or an incremental advance on published data or ongoing research.
Distinctive Features: A Career Development Option is available to eligible early-career investigators who propose to conduct impactful mechanism-relevant research under the mentorship of an experienced tick-borne disease researcher(s). Applications submitted under the IDA – Career Development Option (IDA-CDO) will be reviewed using separate, career development-specific evaluation criteria by a separate, dedicated peer review panel; and are subject to a lower cost limit than those submitted under the standard IDA.
https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/tbdrppreann
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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