DoD FY25 Melanoma Research Program Team Science Award
Supports hypothesis-driven, multidisciplinary melanoma research projects led by 2–3 independent PIs working synergistically to address complex problems in prevention, rare subtypes, or survivorship and accelerate advances in patient care.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicant Organizations: Extramural or intramural U.S. or foreign academic institutions, biotechnology companies, foundations, DOD laboratories, and other public or private entities (for-profit or non-profit).
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Principal Investigators: At least two and up to three independent investigators (Assistant Professor level or higher) by award activation. Mentored positions (postdocs/fellows) are not eligible as PIs.
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Team Composition: One Initiating PI responsible for administrative tasks; Partnering PIs each submit an abbreviated full application package. All PIs must contribute intellectually and experimentally; simple reagent sharing does not meet intent.
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Research Scope: Must address at least one FY25 MRP focus area—Prevention & Interception, Rare Melanomas, or Survivorship—with preliminary data required. Clinical trials are excluded; observational clinical research and basic through translational studies are allowed.
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Consumer Collaboration (Encouraged): Partnerships with melanoma survivors, caregivers, or advocacy groups to inform study design and dissemination, though not required.
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Cost Sharing: Not required.
Funding Details:
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Total Pool: ≈ $14.7 million to fund ~7 awards
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Award Cap: Combined total costs up to $2.1 million per award over a maximum 3-year period; indirect costs budgeted per each organization’s negotiated rate.
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Allowable Costs: Personnel, supplies, equipment, travel (e.g., up to three investigators to one scientific meeting/year), data-sharing infrastructure; no clinical trial costs.
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Payments: Quarterly in U.S. dollars to each PI’s institution.
Deadlines:
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Pre-Application (Preproposal): June 30, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
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Invitation to Submit Full Application: July 31, 2025
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Full Application: October 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET
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End of Verification Period: October 7, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
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Peer Review: December 2025
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Programmatic Review: February 2026
Where to Go for Further Information & Application:
Submit your pre-application and full proposals via the eBRAP portal:
For technical support, contact the eBRAP Help Desk ([email protected]; 301-682-5507) or Grants.gov Contact Center ([email protected]; 800-518-4726).
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