DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Life Sciences and Health, Education and Training.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Oct 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Open to all applicant types

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award is administered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (AMRAA), listed via Grants.gov.