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

October 2026 (Full application / submission deadline)

$2.04M total; up to $1.02M per award for up to 3 years; ~2 awards expected

Supports innovative research to improve health and quality of life for melanoma survivors, their families, and care partners.

Requires at least one melanoma consumer collaborator; clinical trials allowed.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports research focused on melanoma survivorship, targeting projects that will have a near-term positive impact on the health, well-being, and quality of life of melanoma survivors, their families, and/or care partners. The program seeks innovative and impactful research, explicitly excluding studies that focus solely on animal models or survival outcomes without addressing quality of life, overall health, or function. All applications must include at least one melanoma consumer collaborator (a survivor, family member, care partner, or relevant community organization) to provide lived experience expertise. Clinical trials are permitted under this award. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected, full application / submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,040,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Maximum funding per award: $1,020,000 (total costs) - Maximum period of performance: 3 years - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Unrestricted (open to all entities, including academic, nonprofit, for-profit, and others) - Additional requirements: - Must include at least one melanoma consumer collaborator (survivor, family member, care partner, or community-supporting organization) - Projects must address survivorship, not just survival or animal model outcomes --- ## Application Process - Full details and application instructions will be released with the official funding announcement (anticipated post date: June 2026) - Applications are submitted through the [eBRAP system](https://ebrap.org) - Prepare to include a melanoma consumer collaborator as part of your research team - Clinical trial proposals are permitted --- ## Additional Information - Awards will be funded with FY26 funds, which will expire for use on September 30, 2032 - All awards are expected to be made no later than September 30, 2027 --- ## External Links - [Funder Homepage](https://usamraa.health.mil) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362246) - [CDMRP Melanoma Program Page](https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/mrppreann) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | eBRAP Help Desk | help@eBRAP.org | 301-682-5507 | | USAMRAA (general) | USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Webmaster@health.mil | (301)-682-5507 | ---

Melanoma Research Program Survivorship Research Award

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