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MRA General RFP

MRA Pilot Award

Funds high-risk melanoma proof-of-concept efforts through grants for high-impact experimental ideas.

OpenMelanoma Research AllianceUnited StatesUnited KingdomIsrael

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the world's largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research, having invested more than $200 million across over 500 grant awards since its founding in 2007. The General RFP is MRA's flagship annual funding cycle, supporting pre-clinical, translational, and early clinical research with the potential to produce high-impact, near-term advances in melanoma…

High-risk, high-reward proof-of-concept melanoma research requiring minimal preliminary data, including acral and uveal melanoma sub-tracks, open to US, UK, and Israel institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — 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 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$7.9M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.curemelanoma.org