[Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA](https://usamraa.health.mil)

September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

~$8.8M total program funding; ~8 awards expected; typical duration 1–2 years

Supports mentored research experiences to prepare early-career physicians for careers in prostate cancer research.

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. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: ~$8,800,000 - Expected number of awards: ~8 - Typical award duration: 1–2 years - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Unrestricted (open to any type of entity), but the PI must be: - An early-career clinician investigator (in final year of accredited medical residency/fellowship, or within five years of a faculty appointment) - **Additional requirements:** - Must include at least one mentor with experience in prostate cancer research and mentorship - Application must include a detailed research development plan for the PI --- ## Application Process - Prepare a proposal addressing one of the FY26 PCRP Overarching Challenges - Identify and include a qualified mentor in the application - Develop and submit a comprehensive researcher development plan - Submit the application through the appropriate electronic grants portal (eBRAP and/or Grants.gov) - Monitor the program page for updates and official release of the funding opportunity announcement --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to facilitate the transition of clinician investigators into independent prostate cancer researchers. - All applications must address current overarching challenges in prostate cancer research as defined by the PCRP. - The opportunity is forecasted; details may change when the official program announcement is released. --- ## External Links - [Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (Funder Home)](https://usamraa.health.mil) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362262) - [CDMRP PCRP Program Page](https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/pcrppreann) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------| | eBRAP Help Desk | help@eBRAP.org | 301-682-5507 | | USAMRAA General Inquiries | USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Webmaster@health.mil | 301-682-5507 | ---

DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award

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