DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award
Agency: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
CDMRP Help Desk
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HT942526MRPIA_GG.pdf | FY26 MRP IA Program Announcement | May 21, 2026 04:22 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: October 14, 2026
Award
$5,600,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HT942526MRPIA
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 21, 2026
Archive date:
November 13, 2026
