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MRA Young Investigator Award

Supports early-career melanoma researchers through fellowships and grants that launch independent research direction.

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The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) Young Investigator Award supports early-career scientists with novel research ideas in melanoma, with the explicit goal of recruiting and developing the next generation of melanoma researchers. The award mechanism is part of the annual MRA General Request for Proposals, which in the 2025–2026 cycle committed at least $11.5 million across all award categories. T…

Early-career melanoma researchers within five years of their first faculty appointment, with mentorship support, spanning pre-clinical and translational science including acral and uveal melanoma sub-tracks.

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