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DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Pilot Clinical Trial Award

US Dept › of the Army -- U › S › Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) grant open #HT942526ALSRPPCTA
Response due Sep 30, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The Department of the Army (USAMRAA) is soliciting applications under the Department of Defense Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) for a Pilot Clinical Trial Award. This funding opportunity supports early-phase clinical trial research focused on ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). The award is intended to advance promising therapeutic or diagnostic approaches into pilot-scale human clinical investigation. This is a federal grant opportunity posted on Grants.gov with a lengthy open window from May through September 2026.

What they want

Applicants must propose pilot clinical trial research related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) under the DoD's ALS Research Program (ALSRP). The award is categorized as a Pilot Clinical Trial Award, implying early-phase (Phase 0/I/II) clinical trial design, execution, and reporting. Work must align with USAMRAA/ALSRP program priorities and funding guidelines as detailed in the full program announcement (not fully reproduced in the synopsis).
Technical requirements
  • Proposed research must involve a pilot clinical trial design
  • Research must be focused on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Must comply with DoD ALSRP program requirements and guidelines

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov electronic submission portal

Risks & flags

  • Synopsis only — full program announcement with detailed requirements, budget caps, and eligibility criteria not included in the source text; key award parameters cannot be verified
  • Opportunity number (HT942526ALSRPPCTA) is highly specific to USAMRAA's ALSRP program, suggesting prior incumbents or established research teams may have a structural advantage
  • Very long open window (May–September 2026) may indicate rolling review or pre-established reviewer panels

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541714
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research…
Due Sep 30
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