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DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Funds an exploratory, high-risk melanoma research idea, where existing preliminary data is discouraged rather than expected.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

The safest-looking melanoma proposal is often the one that only confirms what is already known, and an award built entirely around funding safe, confirmable work would never fund the idea that actually changes the field.

This award funds innovative, exploratory, high-risk, potentially high-reward melanoma research, where novelty is a stated requirement rather than a bonus. Success looks like proo…

Innovative, exploratory, high-risk melanoma research aimed at establishing proof of principle and preliminary data to secure follow-on funding, gated by a required pre-application and invitation before a full application, where existing preliminary data is discouraged rather than expected.

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: HT942526MRPIASource: www.grants.gov