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MRA Next Steps Program

MRA Next Steps Program

Invests in translational melanoma initiatives that advance vaccine and cellular approaches toward deployment milestones.

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About

The MRA Next Steps Program is a dedicated grant mechanism created by the Melanoma Research Alliance — the world's largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research — operating separately and distinctly from MRA's annual General RFP. The program is specifically designed to accelerate development of new approaches and technologies in cellular therapy and vaccine therapy for acral and uveal melan…

What this grant funds

Preclinical, pre-IND, and clinical advancement of cellular and vaccine therapies for acral and uveal melanoma, with milestone-based grants of $50,000–$1,000,000 over one to three years.

Key facts
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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.curemelanoma.org