CDMRP Melanoma Research Program: Team Science Award

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

Team Science Award (TSA) supports hypothesis-driven studies across the entire spectrum of research to tackle the overarching program goals. Multidisciplinary teams of 2-3 PI's working on a single project are required.

The inclusion of an early-career investigator is encouraged.
The inclusion of a military and/or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) investigator is encouraged.

Applicants must demonstrate that their research is relevant to the health care needs of Service Members, Veterans, and/or their Families. This can be done via use of military or Veteran populations, biospecimens, data, databases, or programs in the proposed research; cooperation with DoW  investigators and other federal agencies (highly encouraged); explanation of how the project addresses an aspect of melanoma that has relevance or is unique to Service Members, Veterans, and/or their Families.

It is expected that 9 awards will be granted) 

Funding: $2,100,000 total 

Duration: 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 6.7.26

Pre application (required) due date: 13.7.26

Full proposal due date: 15.10.26