DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526KCRPAKCIECSA
About the Opportunity
The DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award (AKCI-ECSA) is a grant opportunity under the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP). Established in fiscal year 2019, the AKCI is an interactive virtual academy designed to provide intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty in kidney cancer research.
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. Its overarching goal is to conduct innovative and impactful kidney cancer research while developing a network of highly productive researchers advancing the field and leading to new treatments.
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, funding, and publications in kidney cancer research.
- Preliminary Data: Preliminary data supporting the feasibility of the research and approaches are required, though these do not need to be derived from the kidney cancer field.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (open to any type of entity).
Funding Details
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,400,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 2
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
- Application Deadline: September 28, 2026
Additional Information
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