§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526KCRPAKCIECSA

    DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award

    Jamie Shortall Grant Officer is accepting applications for DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award. The deadline is September 28, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Jamie Shortall Grant Officer
    Application deadline
    September 28, 2026
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    HT942526KCRPAKCIECSA

    Program overview

    Summary: Initially created in fiscal year 2019 (FY19), the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators (AKCI) is a unique interactive virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. The Academy pairs Early Career Scholars (ECS) with established investigators (Designated Mentors) under the oversight of the AKCI Leadership Team, a Designated Mentor Panel, and the Kidney Cancer Patient Advocates Panel. The AKCI’s overarching goal is to conduct innovative and impactful kidney cancer research while also developing a vital resource, a network of highly productive kidney cancer researchers conducting cutting edge research that advances the state of the field in kidney cancer and leads to new treatments for individuals living with kidney cancer. Distinctive Features: · Early-Career Scholar: The FY26 KCRP AKCI-ECSA focuses on both the Scholar’s research and their career potential in the kidney cancer field. · Designated Mentor: The Designated Mentor must have a strong record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding (past and present) and publications in kidney cancer research. · Preliminary Data: Preliminary data to support the feasibility of the research and approaches are required; however, these data do not need to be derived from the kidney cancer research field.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Jamie Shortall Grant Officer.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 28, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

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