DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the funding notice HT942526MRPMASA_GG.pdf (36 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words; open the page to read it in context. The notice itself always controls.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 3 years · p. 4

  “The maximum period of performance is 3 years.” Open page 4

• Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 13

  “The application’s total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $770,000.” Open page 13

• Award amounts here are per year · p. 13

  “Maximum allowable funding for the Career Guide(s) is $30,000 per year in direct costs.” Open page 13

Registrations you need first

• SAM.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Grants.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 22

  “Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management The applicant organization must be registered as an entity in the System for Award Management (SAM), SAM.gov, and receive confirmation of an “Active” status before submitting an application through…” Open page 22

New to these? SAM.gov registration can take weeks, so start early: grant-ready checklist.

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 15

  “Pre-Application Components Pre-application submissions must include the following components.” Open page 15

• Pre-application · p. 22

  “Pre-Application Submission All pre-application components must be submitted by the PI through eBRAP.” Open page 22

• Pre-application · p. 24

  “Members of the FY26 MRP Programmatic Panel must not be involved in any pre-application or full application including, but not limited to, concept design, application development, budget preparation and the development of any supporting documentation,…” Open page 24

What to submit

• Form SF-424 · p. 15

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 15

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 17

  “memorandum of understanding or other agreements required to access and publish data.” Open page 17

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 17

  “If applicable, provide a letter of support, signed by the lowest-ranking person with approval authority, confirming participation of intramural DOW collaborator(s) and/or access to military populations, databases or DOW resources.” Open page 17

• Data management plan · p. 18

  “Do not submit a copy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Plan or duplicate the Data Management Plan which will be requested only after a recommendation for funding is made.” Open page 18

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 21

  “Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) ○ Biographical Sketch ○ Current/Pending Support Intragovernmental applicants must include their internally supported research and development programs. ii.” Open page 21

Dates in the notice

• September 22, 2026 · p. 1

  “September 22, 2026 Application Due:” Open page 1

• September 30, 2027 · p. 4

  “Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.” Open page 4

Mistakes that get applications rejected

• Could get your application rejected · p. 17

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 17