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Synopsis of FY26 ARP Award Mechanisms - (Adobe PDF) - provides a brief description and key elements of the award mechanism.

Mechanism Release Date Program Announcement/Instructions Submission Deadline  
Career Development Award May 22, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application (Preproposal):
July 27, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Application:
October 22, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Clinical Trial Award May 22, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application (Preproposal):
July 27, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Application:
October 22, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Idea Development Award May 22, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application (Preproposal):
July 27, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Application:
October 22, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application

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Last updated Tuesday, May 26, 2026