Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award
This grant supports early-career melanoma researchers within seven years of their first faculty appointment to join a virtual academy for collaborative research and career development, with up to $770,000 awarded over three years.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: September 22, 2026 (Pre-Application/LOI) | October 14, 2026 (Full Application) | October 20, 2026 (Application Verification)
Funding Amounts: ~$1.54M total; up to $770,000 total costs per award over 3 years; ~2 awards expected
Summary: Supports early-career, independent investigators (within 7 years of first faculty appointment) to join the Melanoma Academy and advance research and career development in melanoma.
Key Information: Preliminary data are not required; Scholars must designate a qualified Career Guide; clinical trials are not allowed.
Description
This opportunity supports independent, early-career investigators ("Scholars") who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty-level appointment to join the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Melanoma Academy is a collaborative, virtual network designed to foster the development and success of melanoma researchers through mentorship, networking, and professional development. Projects must address one or more of the MRP’s strategic focus areas: prevention and interception, rare melanomas, or survivorship. The award emphasizes both research excellence and career advancement, requiring the Scholar to identify a Career Guide with a strong record in melanoma research and mentorship.
