DoW Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award
This grant funds early-career researchers, with less than three years postdoctoral experience, to conduct mentored prostate cancer research addressing key program challenges and includes a required development plan.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $8,820,000; ~14 awards anticipated
Summary: Supports early-career investigators conducting prostate cancer research under experienced mentorship, with a focus on career development.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility limited to early-stage postdoctoral researchers with strong mentorship and a development plan.
Description
This opportunity supports early-career investigators in conducting research on prostate cancer, with an emphasis on mentorship and career development. The program is part of the Department of Defense's Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) and targets researchers with fewer than three years of postdoctoral experience (excluding clinical residency or fellowship). Projects must address one of the program’s overarching challenges for FY26 and include a detailed researcher development plan and formal mentorship from an established prostate cancer researcher.
