DoW Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award

Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526PCRPEIRA

About the Opportunity

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports prostate cancer research conducted by investigators in the early stages of their careers with guidance from an experienced mentor. All applications must address one of the FY26 PCRP Overarching Challenges.

Expected number of awards: 14
Estimated total program funding: $8,820,000
Eligible applicants: Unrestricted (open to any type of entity)

Distinctive Features

• Early-Career Investigator: Serves as the principal investigator. Includes investigators possessing a doctoral degree or equivalent with fewer than three years of postdoctoral research experience at the application submission deadline, excluding clinical residency or clinical fellowship training.
• Mentorship: Applications must include at least one mentor who demonstrates experience in prostate cancer research and successful mentorship.
• Researcher Development Plan: Applications must include a researcher development plan articulating an individualized strategy for acquiring necessary skills, competence, and expertise to complete the project and foster the Principal Investigator’s (PI’s) career development.

Key Dates

Posted Date: May 21, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: September 2, 2026
Archive Date: October 2, 2026

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk:
Phone: 301-682-5507
Email: help@eBRAP.org