DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award
About This Grant
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer research. The advancement of knowledge in cancer research, patient care, and/or treatment options in the Military Health System (MHS) is critical to Service Members, Veterans, other military beneficiaries and the American public.Distinctive Features: The proposed project should demonstrate creative thinking and innovation. Incremental advances, the next logical step, or switching a model system from one cancer to another cancer are not appropriate for this award. Inclusion of preliminary data is not required; however, the project must be based on strong scientific rationale. New for FY26: Early Career Investigator Option: The Early Career Investigator option is designed to support the continued development of promising independent investigators that are early in their faculty appointments.
Grant Summary
DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-10-05 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Requirements
- Peer Review
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-10-05
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award 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 Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award?
DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award provide?
DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award provides an amount that varies by award per award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. 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 rather than the maximum figure.
When is the DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award are due 2026-10-05 (open). 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 Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award?
To apply for DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award, 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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