DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award
About This Grant
Summary: Initially created in fiscal year 2019 (FY19), the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators (AKCI) is a unique interactive virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. The Academy pairs Early Career Scholars (ECS) with established investigators (Designated Mentors) under the oversight of the AKCI Leadership Team, a Designated Mentor Panel, and the Kidney Cancer Patient Advocates Panel. The AKCI s overarching goal is to conduct innovative and impactful kidney cancer research while also developing a vital resource, a network of highly productive kidney cancer researchers conducting cutting edge research that advances the state of the field in kidney cancer and leads to new treatments for individuals living with kidney cancer.Distinctive Features: Early-Career Scholar: The FY26 KCRP AKCI-ECSA focuses on both the Scholar sresearch and their career potential in the kidney cancer field. Designated Mentor: The Designated Mentor must have a strong record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding (past and present) and publications in kidney cancer research. Preliminary Data: Preliminary data to support the feasibility of the research and approaches are required; however, these data do not need to be derived from the kidney cancer research field.
Grant Summary
DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-09-28 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Requirements
- must have a strong record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding (past and present) and publications in kidney cancer research
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-09-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar 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.
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DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award?
DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar 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 Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award provide?
DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar 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 Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award are due 2026-09-28 (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 Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award?
To apply for DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar 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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