DOD – Rare Cancers Research Program ID and RCD 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: Wednesday 19th, August 2026
Description
Idea Development Award
The FY26 RCRP IDA promotes ideas that are ready for development and have the potential to
yield high-impact findings and new avenues of investigation. This award supports research
supported by preliminary data that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that
will accelerate progress toward eradicating rare cancers.
Resource and Community Development Award
The FY26 RCRP RCDA supports the development of clinical or preclinical data sets and
research resources that will advance the field of rare cancers research and ultimately improve
outcomes for individuals with rare cancers. Applications to this mechanism should address one
of the following major gaps in patient care for rare cancers:
• Lack of research and clinical resources, including patient tissues, cell and tumor models.
• Lack of communication and dissemination strategies within scientific and patient
communities for sharing rare cancers research and clinical findings.
• Lack of infrastructure for sharing data and other resources.
• Lack of therapeutics and mechanistic research to inform treatment development.
The intent of this funding opportunity is to develop research platforms that can share resources
and knowledge pertaining to available preclinical or clinical research models, molecular
pathways and therapeutic approaches. It is expected that these platforms will facilitate collaboration and information sharing among stakeholders such as researchers, patients,
caregivers, clinicians, and other members of the rare cancers community.
Pre-Application Due: August 19, 2026
Application Due: November 18, 2026
To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=729101