DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Melanoma Research Program Idea Award funds innovative, high-risk/high-reward exploratory melanoma research, with novelty emphasized and preliminary da…
- Deadline
- Oct 14, 2026
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
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In plain English
This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Melanoma Research Program Idea Award funds innovative, high-risk/high-reward exploratory melanoma research, with novelty emphasized and preliminary data discouraged. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any standard entity type), subject to clarification in the program announcement. A pre-application is required, and investigators must be invited before submitting a full application. No specific award amount is stated in this record.
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Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
About this grant
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Idea Award supports innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward research. Novelty and innovation are expected to be key aspects of the proposed project. By the end of the Idea Award funding period, the anticipated outcomes of successful efforts should establish proof of principle and obtain preliminary data to secure follow-on funding. Distinctive Features: • Preliminary data are discouraged. • After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application.
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