DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award
Department of Defense
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Idea Award supports innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward research. Novelty and innovation are expected to be key aspects of the proposed project. By the end of the Idea Award funding period, the anticipated outcomes of successful efforts should establish proof of principle and obtain preliminary data to secure follow-on funding. Distinctive Features: • Preliminary data are discouraged. • After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application.
Funding
Award size
Not specified
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Next 90 days
Posted
05/21/2026
Closes
2026-10-14
Eligibility
Eligibility
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Program
Funding area
Science and Technology and other Research and Development - ST
Opportunity #
HT942526MRPIA
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov