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FY26 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is inviting applications for the FY26 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award. - Government Buyer: - Dept. of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) - Program Details: - Supports innovative, high-risk, and potentially high-reward cancer research projects - Includes an Early Career Investigator option for new faculty - Focuses on advancing cancer research, patient care, and treatment within the Military Health System - Funding and Awards: - Approximately $18 million for up to 30 Idea Award grants - Approximately $9 million for up to 15 Early Career Investigator grants - Maximum award per project: $600,000 - Period of performance: up to 2 years - Requirements: - Projects must be creative and innovative (not incremental advances) - No preliminary data required, but strong scientific rationale is necessary - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors; this is a grant for research proposals, not product procurement - Notable Features: - Emphasis on untested concepts and basic research - Supports early career investigators to foster new talent in cancer research

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The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer research. The program aims to advance knowledge in cancer research, patient care, and treatment options within the Military Health System, benefiting Service Members, Veterans, military beneficiaries, and the public. Projects should demonstrate creative thinking and innovation, excluding incremental advances or simple model system switches. The award includes an Early Career Investigator option to support promising independent investigators early in their faculty appointments.

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