DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award
This grant funds mentored research for early-career physicians to develop careers in prostate cancer research, requiring a mentor, a development plan, and alignment with FY26 PCRP challenges.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$8.8M total program funding; ~8 awards expected; typical duration 1–2 years
Summary: Supports mentored research experiences to prepare early-career physicians for careers in prostate cancer research.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; dates and details subject to change—check program page for updates.
Description
This grant supports early-career physicians in developing research careers focused on prostate cancer. The program provides mentored research opportunities to help clinician investigators transition to independent research roles. All projects must address one of the annual Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Overarching Challenges. The award emphasizes strong mentorship and a clear, individualized research development plan to foster the principal investigator’s (PI’s) career growth in prostate cancer research.
Distinctive features include:
- Early-career clinician investigators must serve as PI (in their last year of residency/fellowship or within 5 years of starting a faculty position).
- Mentorship from experienced prostate cancer researchers is required.
- Researcher development plan must be included, outlining strategies for skill acquisition and career advancement.
