How much funding does DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award provide?

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award provides $5,600,000 total in funding.

When is the deadline for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

The deadline is October 14, 2026.

Who is eligible for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

Eligible applicants: Open to all applicant types.

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

Federal Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$5,600,000 total

Deadline

October 14, 2026

10 days left

Number of Awards

Grant Type

Federal

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Open to all applicant types

Overview

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: â¢ Preliminary data are discouraged. â¢ After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application.