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DoW, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award

Funds mature cancer research with near-term clinical potential; trials are allowed but not required, unlike its Clinical Trial Award sibling.

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Between an idea that is still basic research and a full clinical trial sits a stage that is often the hardest to fund: work far enough along to matter soon, but not yet ready to be called a trial.

The Impact Award is built for that stage. It funds mature research with strong potential for near-term impact on clinical cancer care, inside one of the programme's congressionally directed FY26 Topic A…

Mature research with strong potential for near-term impact on clinical cancer care, within a congressionally directed FY26 PRCRP Topic Area, advancing knowledge, patient care or treatment options in the Military Health System. Preliminary data supporting feasibility is required. Clinical trials are permitted but not required. Supports a single Principal Investigator or two partnering PIs, with only the Initiating PI submitting a pre-application.

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.5 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.$45M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526PRCRPIPASource: www.grants.gov