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Kidney Cancer Research Program Early-Career Scholar Award for Innovative Research and Mentorship

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), under the Defense Health Agency Research and Development, is seeking applications for the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early-Career Scholar Award (AKCI-ECSA). - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA) - Sub-agency: Defense Health Agency Research and Development - Office: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - Purpose: - Support early-career scholars in conducting innovative kidney cancer research - Provide intensive mentorship from established investigators - Foster national networking and collaboration through a virtual academy - Funding Details: - Approximately 2 awards available - Each award capped at $1.2 million, totaling up to $2.4 million - Maximum period of performance is 4 years per award - Requirements: - Applicants must submit preliminary data demonstrating research feasibility (data does not have to be from kidney cancer research) - Participation in virtual AKCI activities is mandatory - Research focus areas include kidney cancer biology, therapeutics, and patient care - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

The Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators (AKCI) offers the Early-Career Scholar Award to support innovative kidney cancer research and career development for junior faculty. The program pairs Early Career Scholars with established investigators for mentoring and collaboration. The award focuses on both the scholar's research and career potential, requiring preliminary data to support research feasibility. Approximately $2.4 million is available to fund about two awards, each with a total cost cap of $1.2 million over a maximum period of four years.

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