DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

<p><strong>Summary:</strong> The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in neurofibromatosis (NF) research. Studies supported by this award mechanism should lay the groundwork for future avenues of scientific investigation. The proposed research project should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and study design.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Distinctive Features:</strong></p><p>• Innovation: The proposed research project should be innovative. Innovative research may introduce a novel paradigm, challenge existing paradigms, examine existing problems from novel perspectives, or exhibit other highly creative qualities.</p><p>• Preliminary Data: Preliminary and/or published data <strong>is encouraged but not required.</strong></p>