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DoW Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award

Funds a first prostate cancer research project for a scientist within three years of their postdoc, guided by an experienced mentor.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

Getting a research career started in prostate cancer science is harder without a first independent project to point to, and this award is built to supply exactly that, on the condition that someone experienced is watching.

The Principal Investigator has to be an early-career investigator specifically β€” someone with a doctoral degree or equivalent and fewer than three years of postdoctoral researc…

Prostate cancer research led by an early-career investigator β€” a doctoral-level researcher with fewer than three years of postdoctoral experience, excluding clinical residency or fellowship training β€” under a named mentor with prostate cancer research and mentorship experience, supported by a Researcher Development Plan. Must address one of the FY26 PCRP Overarching Challenges.

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.$8.8M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526PCRPEIRASource: www.grants.gov