CDMRP Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program: Career Development Award

PRCRP will foster the next generation of cancer research by providing new opportunities to successfully pursue high-impact research for the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. 

This round will support one track only: 

Scholar Option: Supports an independent, highly accomplished early-career investigator (referred to as a Scholar) to conduct impactful research under the guidance of an experienced cancer researcher (i.e., Career Guide). This award provides intensive mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for junior faculty. The intention of the Scholar Option is to support the highly accomplished investigator toward the goal of leadership in cancer. Scholars are part of the CSVCC – Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center.

Applications must address at least one of the Topic Areas listed below:
 

Applications must also address at least one of the FY22 PRCRP Military Relevance Focus Areas:

• Environmental/exposure risk factors associated with cancer
• Gaps in cancer research that may affect mission readiness

Investigators are strongly encouraged to collaborate, integrate, and/or align their research projects with Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research laboratories and programs.​

It is expected that 3 Scholar awards will be granted.

Funding:  $800,000 total 
Duration: 4 years

Research Authority due date:15.9.22

Pre application (required) due date: 28.9.22
Full application due date: 20.10.22