The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Career Development Award 2027 supports junior investigators developing melanoma research careers. It funds innovative basic, translational and clinical projects addressing prevention, diagnosis, staging or treatment.
The programme also offers a dedicated Mucosal Melanoma Career Development Award, supporting research into this rare melanoma subtype. Both awards provide up to $50,000 annually for two years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold an MD, PhD or equivalent.
- Postdoctoral applicants must be within ten years of their terminal degree and have no previous major grant support.
- Other eligible positions include research associate/scientist, staff scientist, instructor and assistant professor.
- Conduct research at an eligible U.S. nonprofit, medical or educational institution; U.S. citizenship is unnecessary.
- Have at least one mentor.
- Only one applicant per laboratory and one application per PI/co-PI are permitted.
- Prior major independent funding and previous MRF CDA/EIA awards may disqualify applicants; review the detailed funding restrictions.
Funding Details
- Maximum: $100,000 over two years.
- Award period: October 31, 2027–October 30, 2029.
Deadline
- LOI: November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
- Invited full application: March 31, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET.
- Award notification: August 2027.
Further Information
- Official funding page
- 2027 application guidelines
- Apply through ProposalCentral
- Contact: research@melanoma.org