Era of Hope Scholar Award
This grant funds innovative early-career breast cancer researchers with leadership potential to pursue paradigm-shifting science in collaboration with consumer advocates.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Letter of intent/pre-application) | September 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4.9M total costs over 4 years
Summary: Supports early-career breast cancer researchers with exceptional innovation and leadership potential, requiring collaboration and consumer advocate involvement.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and requirements are anticipated and subject to change.
Description
This award is designed to support exceptionally talented, early-career scientists in breast cancer research who demonstrate extraordinary creativity, vision, innovation, and productivity. The program seeks individuals capable of challenging current dogma, exploring novel approaches, and forming effective collaborations. Recipients are expected to have strong potential for future leadership in breast cancer research and must include at least two consumer advocates as integral members of their research teams. The award emphasizes paradigm-shifting ideas and leadership potential to accelerate progress in the field.
