§ Federal grant opportunity · HT942526MRPIA
DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 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
- Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
- 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
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 14, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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