DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas
About This Grant
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas, supports a multidisciplinary research program of at least two, but not more than three, distinct but complementary research projects addressing an overarching question relevant to rare melanomas. Distinctive Features: *Updated for FY26* Investigators must include at least one rare melanoma survivor or patient advocate as part of the project team who will provide advice and consultation throughout planning, implementation, and results dissemination to maximize research impact. This is a partnering mechanism, requiring an Initiating Principal Investigator (PI) and at least one, but not more than two, Partnering PIs, see Figure 1. Each named PI is expected to be a Project Leader for one of the proposed research projects. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organization(s). After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application. Only the Initiating PI will submit a pre-application. All PIs must submit full applications. The Partnering PI(s) s application is an abbreviated package specific to their proposed research project. Clinical trials are allowed.
Grant Summary
DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-10-14 (closing in 10 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Requirements
- must include at least one rare melanoma survivor or patient advocate as part of the project team who will provide advice and consultation throughout planning, implementation, and results dissemination to maximize research impact
- must submit full applications
How to Apply
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2026-10-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA before the deadline.
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DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas?
DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas provide?
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA does not publish a set award amount for DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas deadline?
Applications for DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas are due 2026-10-14 (closing in 10 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas?
To apply for DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award Rare Melanomas, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
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