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DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award

Funds an early-stage kidney cancer research idea built on a clear hypothesis and a strong scientific rationale.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

A good kidney cancer hypothesis can die before anyone tests it, for lack of a grant sized for one idea rather than a whole research program.

This award funds exactly that stage: a well-formulated, testable hypothesis about kidney cancer, built on strong scientific rationale and a research approach the team can actually carry out. Personnel on the project are expected to already have a background …

Research funding for a single, well-formulated, testable kidney cancer hypothesis with a strong scientific rationale, for teams already working in kidney cancer research, including an optional Partnering Principal Investigator structure for two collaborating co-leads on one project.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.28 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$7.8M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526KCRPIDASource: www.grants.gov