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DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Idea Development Award

Funds an early-stage idea in Duchenne muscular dystrophy research, without requiring a clinical trial.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

A new idea about treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy rarely arrives with years of supporting data attached. This award funds the idea at exactly that early stage, on the strength of the hypothesis itself.

It funds new, early-stage DMD ideas with the potential to yield impactful data or open new lines of investigation β€” high-risk, high-reward work rather than incremental confirmation. DoW specifi…

Early-stage, high-risk/high-reward Duchenne muscular dystrophy research ideas, open to Established Investigators, Early-Stage New Investigators and Investigators transitioning into DMD from another field, each reviewed separately. Preliminary DMD-relevant data are required; clinical trials and clinical trial aims are not allowed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$2.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526DMDRPIDASource: www.grants.gov