DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

Does this fit your business?

This is a Department of Defense melanoma research award for early-career investigators who are within seven years of their initial faculty appointment and want to join a collaborative virtual academy for melanoma research and career development. It is not a business grant: retail, transportation, construction, and other companies with no melanoma research program should not apply. Applicants must be independent investigators with a faculty appointment and must designate a Career Guide with a记录

Best for

Early-career investigators within seven years of their initial faculty appointment, Independent investigators with a faculty appointment in melanoma research, Higher education institutions and nonprofits sponsoring a Scholar, Applicants who can designate a Career Guide with a strong melanoma funding and publication record

Not for

Businesses outside melanoma research, including retail, transportation, and construction firms, Established investigators more than seven years past their initial faculty appointment, Applicants without a qualified Career Guide

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for

Research, Training, Career development

Who can apply

Individuals, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, For-profit companies, Small businesses, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

Applications are due October 14, 2026.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The total program funding is $1,540,000 with about 2 awards expected, but the facts do not state the per-award amount an individual applicant can receive.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply, including individuals, higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, small businesses, government, and tribal entities. However, the award is designed for independent early-career investigators no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment, and applicants must designate a Career Guide with a track record of mentorship, funding, and publications in melanoma.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

Eligibility codes are unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply. The facts do not specifically name sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, but individuals are listed as an eligible applicant type.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

DoD Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award supports early-career investigators (within 7 years of initial faculty appointment) to join a collaborative virtual academy for melanoma research and career development. Applicants must be independent investigators with a faculty appointment; a Career Guide mentor is required. Unrestricted eligibility.

About this grant

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

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