# DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Idea Award supports innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward research. Novelty and innovation are expected to be key aspects of the proposed project. By the end of the Idea Award funding period, the anticipated outcomes of successful efforts should establish proof of principle and obtain preliminary data to secure follow-on funding. Distinctive Features: • Preliminary data are discouraged. • After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application.

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/dow-melanoma-research-program-idea-award-35361d8e-98a1-4407-a525-87a241e1877a
Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 362240
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 14, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award has a listed deadline of October 14, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA before submitting.

### How much funding is available for DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award?

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award is funded by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 362240 from grants_gov.