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DoW Lung Cancer Idea Development Award

Funds an early-stage, high-risk lung cancer research idea, with a separate track for investigators new to independent research.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

Lung cancer still kills more people than nearly any other cancer, and some of the best shots at changing that start as an idea nobody has tested yet.

This award funds that first test: conceptually innovative, high-risk, high-reward lung cancer research, early in development, with the potential to open a genuinely new line of investigation. The idea has to connect to one of the year's Lung Cancer …

Early-stage, high-risk lung cancer research addressing a named FY26 Lung Cancer Research Program area of emphasis, including a separate competitive track for investigators early in their faculty careers. Preliminary data supporting feasibility is required but need not come from lung cancer studies.

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.2 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.$6.4M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526LCRPIDASource: www.grants.gov