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

Mechanism Release Date Program Announcement/Instructions Submission Deadline  
Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award June 23, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application
(Letter Of Intent):

August 31, 2026
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
September 14, 2026
11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award June 25, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application
(Letter Of Intent):

September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
September 22, 2026
11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award June 25, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application
(Letter Of Intent):

September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
September 22, 2026
11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Investigator-Initiated Research Award June 25, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application
(Letter Of Intent):

September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
September 22, 2026
11:59 p.m. ET
Submit Pre-Application
Synergistic Idea Award June 25, 2026 Program Announcement
Application Instructions
Pre-Application
(Letter Of Intent):

September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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

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Last updated Friday, June 26, 2026