DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

The BMFRP Idea Development Award is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s vision of understanding and curing BMF diseases. The proposed research should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and a well-developed and articulated research approach. The award mechanism supports new ideas that are expected to generate data for future avenues of scientific investigation. • The award is open to Established Investigators and Early-Career Investigators. • Preliminary data is not required. • The maximum period of performance is 3 years. • The total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $800,000. • The award encourages research that improves the understanding and treatment of BMF diseases and conditions. • The BMFRP encourages research that addresses at least one of the FY26 BMFRP focus areas, which include finding effective BMF treatments and cures, and understanding the causes and progression of BMF diseases.