DOD Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) AKCI and ID Awards – Pre-application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS Review not required for pre-application
External Deadline: Monday 14th, September 2026
Description
Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award
The intent of the FY26 KCRP AKCI-ECSA mechanism is to solicit applications for Scholars to
join the existing AKCI. This award mechanism enables the ECS (the investigator named as the
PI on the application) to pursue a kidney cancer project with the guidance of the Designated
Mentor and the AKCI Leadership Team. The ECS proposed project may include basic,
translational, and/or clinical research, and must address at least one of the FY26 KCRP Focus
Areas.
The AKCI is a virtual, interactive academy platform that provides a framework of intensive
mentoring, iterative guidance with proposed research, national networking, scientific
collaborations and a peer group of early-career investigators and clinicians (Early-Career
Scholars) designed to increase research and vital resources in the field of kidney cancer.
Idea Development Award
The FY26 KCRP IDA mechanism intends to promote development of high-impact ideas that will
advance the KCRP vision to conquer kidney cancer. The research project should include a wellformulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and a well-developed and
articulated research approach. Personnel on the proposed team should have a strong
background in kidney cancer research.
Pre-Application Due: September 14, 2026
Application Due: September 28, 2026
To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application (letter of intent) visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=729102