DOD Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trial Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award
This DOD grant supports early-career researchers in ovarian cancer clinical trials, providing mentoring, networking, and leadership development to advance effective treatments.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (Pre-Application) | September 11, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.4M total costs over 4 years; typically one award expected.
Summary: Supports early-career investigators in ovarian cancer clinical trials with funding, mentoring, and career development to advance effective treatments.
Key Information: Preliminary data required; PI must be within 12 years of last postdoc/fellowship and commit ≥25% effort for first 2 years.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP), is designed to support the next generation of early-career investigators (ECIs) in clinical trial research focused on ovarian cancer. The program provides not only research funding but also intensive mentoring, national networking, and leadership development through the Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy (OCCTA). The goal is to foster the development of independent clinical trialists capable of advancing effective treatments and cures for ovarian cancer.
Distinctive features include:
- Support for translational research and small-scale, early-phase clinical trials in ovarian cancer.
- Structured mentorship from established clinical trialists.
- Professional development activities, including monthly webinars and annual workshops.
- Emphasis on building a collaborative, national peer group of junior clinical trialists.
