DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award
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This contract supports the integration of independent, early career investigators, referred to as Scholars, who are within seven years of their initial faculty appointment, into the Melanoma Research Program's Melanoma Academy. The Academy functions as an interactive virtual platform designed to foster collaboration and career development by connecting established researchers with emerging talent in the melanoma research community. The award emphasizes both the research ambitions and career potential of the Scholars, requiring each Scholar to appoint a Career Guide who has a proven history of successful mentorship and a strong record of funding and publications specifically related to melanoma research. Notably, submission of preliminary data is not mandatory for application. Funding for this program is allocated by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, with approximately $1.54 million intended to support two Melanoma Academy Scholar Award applications. Each award is limited to a total cost of $770,000 over a maximum performance period of three years. The awards, expected to be funded under fiscal year 2026, must be granted no later than September 30, 2027, with funds expiring on September 30, 2032. This investment seeks to build a network of highly productive melanoma researchers through a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment that advances both scientific discovery and career development.
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Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Melanoma Academy is a unique, interactive virtual academy focused on bringing together established investigators and Scholars to develop a network of successful, highly productive melanoma researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.
Distinctive Features:
· This award mechanism focuses on both the Scholar’s research and career potential in the melanoma field.
· Scholars must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must have a track record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding and publications in melanoma.
· Preliminary data are not required.
Funding Details: The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs expects to allot roughly $1.54M to fund approximately two Melanoma Academy Scholar Award applications with total cost caps of $0.77M per award. The maximum period of performance is 3 years. It is anticipated that awards made from this fiscal year 2026 (FY26) funding opportunity will be funded with FY26 funds, which will expire for use on September 30, 2032. Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.
