The Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career Investigator Award, offered through the U.S. DoD CDMRP under the FY26 Ovarian Cancer Research Program, is a mentored career-development “academy” award created to develop the next generation of ovarian cancer researchers. It pairs a defined research project with structured mentoring and professional development, supporting early-career investigators as they establish independent research programs. The program announcement (HT942526OCRPOCAECI) was released May 4, 2026, with applications submitted through eBRAP.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to early-career investigators, from post-training through junior faculty.
- The exact career-stage window is defined in the Program Announcement and should be confirmed prior to applying.
- U.S. and international applicants are generally eligible under CDMRP application instructions.
Funding Details:
- Award amounts, mentoring structure, and period of performance are specified in the FY26 OCRP Program Announcement (HT942526OCRPOCAECI); confirm current figures via eBRAP before applying.
Deadline:
- Letter of Intent due: September 15, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET).
- Full application due: October 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
- Program announcement released: May 4, 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
- DoD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (Program Announcement HT942526OCRPOCAECI).
- Letter of Intent and full application submitted via eBRAP.