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DoW Melanoma Research Program Team Science Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Oct 14, 2026(1 day left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal melanoma research program for teams of two to three Principal Investigators from any organization type, including small businesses, nonprofits, universities, and government, to run collaborative, hypothesis-driven melanoma studies. It is not for solo applicants, since at least two PIs must partner on one project, and it is not for businesses outside melanoma research. The industry scores reflect that only healthcare and biotech (63) and technology (60) show any real signal; the

Best for
Multidisciplinary melanoma research teams of two to three principal investigators, Universities, hospitals, and nonprofits running collaborative melanoma studies, For-profit research organizations and small businesses partnering on melanoma science, Government and tribal entities joining multi-institution melanoma research teams
Not for
Solo researchers or businesses without a second or third principal investigator to partner with, Organizations outside melanoma research, such as construction, retail, or finance firms, Applicants seeking funding for anything other than research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechCurrently accepting applications
63
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
60
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 26 days
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 26 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Closes in 26 days
51
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Closes in 26 days
50
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 26 days
48
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 26 days
48
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 26 days
47
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 26 days
46
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Closes in 26 days
44
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Closes in 26 days
44
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Closes in 26 days
44
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Closes in 26 days
42
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 14, 2026. Note that investigators must first submit a required pre-application and receive an invitation before submitting a full application.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Per-award amounts are not published in the program facts. The total program funding is $18,900,000, with about 9 awards expected across the program.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profit companies, nonprofits, individuals, government bodies, tribal entities, and higher-education institutions. The award requires a team of at least two and up to three Principal Investigators who jointly design and execute a single research project, with multi-institutional partnerships encouraged.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, but the award requires at least two and up to three Principal Investigators partnering on a single project, so a solo applicant would not fit this mechanism.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types. However, a nonprofit must be part of a team with at least two and up to three Principal Investigators collaborating on one melanoma research project.

Summary

Funds multidisciplinary melanoma research teams of 2-3 PIs from any organization type, including businesses, nonprofits, universities, and government, to advance melanoma science and patient care through collaborative hypothesis-driven studies.

About this grant

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Team Science Award supports a broad range of hypothesis-driven, multidisciplinary studies that have a short-term goal of advancing the state of the science in melanoma research and/or patient care. Team science is a synergistic effort that harnesses techniques, approaches and perspectives from multiple disciplines and/or therapeutic areas to address complex, multi-dimensional problems that will impact patient outcomes.

Distinctive Features:

· This funding mechanism requires multiple Principal Investigators (PIs). At least two and up to three PIs should partner to jointly design and execute a single research project ; multi-institutional partnerships are encouraged. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organization(s).

· Consumer Collaboration Option: Investigators are encouraged, but not required, to form collaborative relationships with the melanoma consumer community to maximize the impact and translatability of the research for the benefit of the intended community(ies).

· After submitting the required pre-application, investigators must receive an invitation to submit a full application .

- Only the Initiating PI will submit a pre-application. All PIs must submit full applications. The Partnering PI(s)’s application is an abbreviated package specific to their proposed research effort.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Defense

Program contact

Jamie Shortall Grant Officerhelp@eBRAP.org301-619-2393

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