Description
The Ovarian Cancer Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award is a grant opportunity provided by the Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA. The award aims to support early-career investigators in conducting innovative and impactful ovarian cancer research. The award provides a unique, interactive virtual academy with intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. The eligibility criteria for the award include being within 5 years of the last postdoctoral research position or clinical fellowship, not having a concurrent career development-like award, and having an institutional commitment of approximately 50% protected time for ovarian cancer research and Academy activities. The award is expected to support 4 recipients with a total estimated funding of $4,500,000.
• The award is open to unrestricted entities, subject to clarification in the eligibility statement.
• The award requires a certification of eligibility from the Principal Investigator and an official from the organization.
• The award has a submission deadline of October 1, 2026.
• The award is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Health Agency Ovarian Cancer Research Program.