CDMRP Melanoma Research Program: Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas

The goal of the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) is to prevent melanoma initiation and progression.

FPA-RM applications must describe a unifying, overarching question that will be investigated by a set of research projects that address a critical unmet need relevant to rare melanoma research and/or patient care.

Applications should include multiple (2-3), distinct research projects that are each led by individual Project Leaders and address complementary aspects of the overarching question.

MRP is particularly interested in receiving applications that address other uncommon presentations of melanoma, including but not limited to:

• Genetic (molecular subtypes).

• Histologic (desmoplastic and acral lentiginous).

• Tissue of origin (mucosal, acral).

• Clinical presentation (pediatric, leptomeningeal disease).

It is expected that two (2) award will be granted. 

Funding: $2,000,000 total

Duration: 4 years 

Research Authority due date: 3.9.25

Pre application (required) due date: 10.9.25

Full proposal due date: 1.10.25