DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526MRPMASA Funding Opportunity Title: DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 2 Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Version: Synopsis 1 Posted Date: May 21, 2026 Last Updated Date: May 21, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 14, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 14, 2026 Archive Date: Nov 13, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 1,540,000 Award Ceiling: $ Award Floor: $ Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA Description: Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Melanoma Academy is a unique, interactive virtual academy focused on bringing together established investigators and Scholars to develop a network of successful, highly productive melanoma researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment. Distinctive Features This award mechanism focuses on both the Scholar’s research and career potential in the melanoma field.Scholars must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must have a track record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding and publications in melanoma.Preliminary data are not required. Link to Additional Information: Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org eBRAP Help Desk