DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2026 Kidney Cancer Research Program Idea Development Award to fund high-impact research that advances the understanding and treatment of kidney cancer. Selected recipients must conduct projects built on well-formulated hypotheses and strong scientific rationale, utilizing experienced research teams to address specific program focus areas and kidney cancer types. This funding opportunity features a Partnering Principal Investigator option that allows two investigators to collaborate on a single research project. Eligible principal investigators must be at or above the Assistant Professor level, and approved projects will have a maximum performance period of three years. The program anticipates granting approximately eight awards from an estimated total program funding of $7.8 million, with applications requiring a pre-application via eBRAP prior to the September 28, 2026 closing deadline.