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DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award

Funds a rare-cancer idea that already has some data behind it, ready to move into its next stage of development.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

Not every rare-cancer idea has to start from a blank page. This award is the Rare Cancers Research Program's next step up from a bare concept β€” for an idea that already has some grounding and is ready to be developed further.

The ambition named is high-impact findings and new avenues of investigation, not incremental confirmation of something already known. The programme actively encourages build…

Rare-cancer research ideas ready for further development, needing preliminary data with a disease-specific rationale β€” though that data need not come from the exact rare cancer type or subtype under study. Looks for high-impact findings and new avenues of investigation.

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.18 Nov 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.$7.3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526RCRPIDASource: www.grants.gov