Melanoma Academy Scholar Award
Supports early-career researchers conducting innovative melanoma research with military health relevance, emphasizing mentoring and collaboration within the Melanoma Academy.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026: Letter of Intent | June 2026: Pre-application (eBRAP) | September 2026: Full application
Funding Amounts: Up to $770,000 total costs over 3 years; direct and indirect costs included.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers with mentoring, networking, and funding to advance innovative, clinically relevant melanoma research focused on military health.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; applicants must address at least one of several specified focus areas.
Description
This award is designed to support early-career investigators joining the Melanoma Academy, a virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, and collaboration opportunities. Scholars will conduct high-impact, innovative research in melanoma, addressing clinically relevant areas such as risk factors, biomarkers, detection and monitoring technologies, disease mechanisms, preclinical models, rare melanomas, and the psychological, social, or physical impacts of melanoma. All projects must demonstrate clear relevance to military health, including the needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
