At a glance
DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award is a federal competitive grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA for the science & technology sector. Funding: 1540000. Eligible applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility". The application deadline is October 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $1.5M total
- Deadline
- Oct 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Melanoma Academy is a unique, interactive virtual academy focused on bringing together established investigators and Scholars to develop a network of successful, highly productive melanoma researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.Distinctive Features:This award mechanism focuses on both the Scholar’s research and career potential in the melanoma field.Scholars must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must have a track record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding and publications in melanoma.Preliminary data are not required.
Who can apply
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number HT942526MRPMASA. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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