§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526MRPIA

    DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

    JoAnn Martin Grantor is accepting applications for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award. The deadline is October 14, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    JoAnn Martin Grantor
    Application deadline
    October 14, 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
    HT942526MRPIA

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

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from JoAnn Martin Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before October 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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