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DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award - Rare Melanomas

Funds a multi-investigator research program tackling one shared question in rare melanoma, split across two or three linked projects.

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Rare melanomas are rare enough that no single lab usually has the patient numbers or the spread of expertise to answer a hard question about them alone.

This award funds a multidisciplinary research program of two or three distinct but complementary projects, all built around one overarching question in rare melanomas.

It is a partnering mechanism: an Initiating Principal Investigator plus one o…

A multidisciplinary, partnering-mechanism research program of two to three distinct but complementary rare melanoma projects addressing one overarching question, led by an Initiating Principal Investigator and one or two Partnering PIs, with a rare melanoma survivor or patient advocate required on the project team and a pre-application gate ahead of the full application. Clinical trials are allowed.

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.14 Oct 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.$5.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526MRPFPARMSource: www.grants.gov