DoD, Melanoma, Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

The Department of Defense (DOD) - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) is soliciting applications for the Melanoma Academy Scholar Award. The award aims to support early-career researchers in conducting melanoma research, with a focus on prevention, interception, and survivorship. The proposed research must address at least one of the FY24 MRP Focus Areas, which include prevention and interception, rare melanomas, and survivorship. The award provides funding for a 3-year period, and applicants must submit a pre-application and a full application. The application must include a Career Development and Sustainment Plan, a statement of work, and a budget. Key aspects of the award include: • Principal Investigator: The PI must be an early-career researcher or physician-scientist no more than 7 years from obtaining their first faculty-level appointment. • Impact: The proposed research must have a significant impact on melanoma research and/or patient care. • Career Development: The applicant must provide a Career Development and Sustainment Plan, which includes a strategy for establishing collaborations and acquiring necessary skills and expertise. • Career Guide: The applicant must designate a Career Guide, who must be an experienced melanoma researcher with a strong record of funding and publications in melanoma. Some of the key points to consider when applying for this award include: • The application must address at least one of the FY24 MRP Focus Areas. • The proposed research must have a significant impact on melanoma research and/or patient care. • The applicant must provide a Career Development and Sustainment Plan and a statement of work. • The application must include a budget and a statement of eligibility. The award provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to conduct innovative and impactful research in the field of melanoma, with the guidance of a experienced Career Guide. The award aims to support the development of a network of successful, highly productive melanoma researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.