DoD Melanoma, Melanoma Academy Scholar Award
DoD grant for early-career melanoma researchers to join a virtual academy, fostering collaboration and career growth with mentorship and up to $550K funding over 3 years.
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Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: September 10, 2025 (Pre-application/LOI) | October 1, 2025 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $770,000 total costs per award (3 years max); approximately 2 awards expected
Summary: Supports early-career independent investigators joining the Melanoma Academy to advance research and career development in melanoma.
Key Information: Applicants must be ≤7 years from first faculty appointment and designate a qualified Career Guide; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
This opportunity seeks to add independent, early-career investigators ("Scholars") to the Department of Defense (DoD) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Academy is a virtual, multi-institutional network designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and career development among melanoma researchers. This award supports both the Scholar’s research and career trajectory, emphasizing impactful research in melanoma and sustained professional growth through structured mentorship.
The program is designed for early-career investigators who wish to pursue research in melanoma, with the guidance of a senior Career Guide, and contribute to the advancement of the field. Projects must address at least one of the MRP’s FY25 focus areas: prevention/interception, rare melanomas, or survivorship.
