DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award – Fellow and Resident Option

The Department of Defense (DOD) announces the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Career Development Award for early-career researchers through the Fellow and Resident Options. This initiative supports advancements in cancer research by funding investigations that address key issues relevant to military health. Eligible applicants include early-career investigators and residency program participants. Each application must align with specific PRCRP topic areas and strategic goals, including blood, gastroenterological, neurological cancers, and more. Funding totals approximately $6.72 million, with caps of $280,000 for one-year Resident projects and $560,000 for Fellow projects extending over three years. The two-step application process involves submitting a pre-application (due June 19, 2025) and a full application (due July 3, 2025). Applicants must include comprehensive application materials detailing the research proposal, including a project narrative, technical and lay abstracts, and a career development plan. Moreover, applications emphasizing collaboration with military or federal agencies are encouraged, aligning research objectives with military health and readiness while avoiding clinical trial proposals. The program emphasizes the significance of mentorship and career development within the cancer research community, aiming to cultivate the next generation of scientists dedicated to addressing cancer's impact on military personnel and their families.