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DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

Program funding

$5,600,000

Opportunity #
HT942526MRPIA
Agency
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
ALN (CFDA)
12.420
Status
posted
Posted
May 21, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Cost sharing required
No

Who can apply

Synopsis

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.

Contact

JoAnn Martin Grantor · help@eBRAP.org

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