Supports interventional research at individual or healthcare system levels to achieve near-term health-related quality of life improvements for lupus patients. Research must align with FY26 Lupus Research Program Transformative Vision Award focus areas. Clinical trials are permitted; animal studies are excluded. Applications require preliminary data and lupus consumer advocate involvement. Up to three PIs allowed, with specific application procedures for initiating and partnering PIs.
Open to any type of entity, with no specific restrictions stated beyond additional clarifications. An individual may serve as PI on only one application per LRP award mechanism, limiting applicants to four applications total for FY26 LRP.
