DoW Melanoma Research Program Team Science Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Military Medical Research and Development (12.420)
Posted 21 May 2026 · 13 days left
In plain terms
The US Defense Health Agency funds multidisciplinary melanoma research teams with at least two principal investigators from potentially any type of organisation, with a total programme budget of 18.9 million US dollars. Applications in English are due by 14 October 2026 after submitting a pre-application.
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Summary
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Team Science Award supports a broad range of hypothesis-driven, multidisciplinary studies that have a short-term goal of advancing the state of the science in melanoma research and/or patient care. Team science is a synergistic effort that harnesses techniques, approaches and perspectives from multiple disciplines and/or therapeutic areas to address complex, multi-dimensional problems that will impact patient outcomes.
Distinctive Features:
· This funding mechanism requires multiple Principal Investigators (PIs). At least two and up to three PIs should partner to jointly design and execute a single research project; multi-institutional partnerships are encouraged. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organization(s).
· Consumer Collaboration Option: Investigators are encouraged, but not required, to form collaborative relationships with the melanoma consumer community to maximize the impact and translatability of the research for the benefit of the intended community(ies).
· After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to…
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- academia_research
- private_company
- government
- community_based_org
- social_enterprise
- individual
- un_agency
- other
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"