DOD – Rare Cancers Research Program Concept Award – Full Application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 24th, September 2026
External Deadline: Wednesday 30th, September 2026
Description
Concept Award
The FY26 RCRP CA supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking novel
concepts in rare cancers. The CA is not intended to support an incremental progression of an
already established research project. Instead, this award mechanism allows PIs the opportunity
to pursue serendipitous observations. Presentation of preliminary data is not consistent
with the intent of this funding opportunity. This award mechanism supports high-risk studies
that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. Applications must
describe how the new idea will enhance the existing knowledge of rare cancers or develop an
innovative and novel course of investigation. Research completed through a CA may generate
sufficient preliminary data to enable the PI to prepare an application for future research.
Pre-Application Due: September 16, 2026
Application Due: September 30, 2026
To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=729101