The DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Career Development Award supports independent, early-career investigators to conduct impactful research with the mentorship of an experienced cancer researcher.
To be considered for funding, applications must address at least one of the Topic Areas. Research applications in the areas of breast, prostate, lung (excluding mesothelioma), or ovarian cancer will not be accepted.
- Colorectal cancer
- Genetic cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Listeria vaccine for cancer
- Liver cancer (New for FY15)
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
- Mesothelioma
- Myeloproliferative disorders
- Neuroblastoma
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer (new for FY15)
Funding & Duration
Maximum funding for the entire period of performance is US$360,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs). Maximum period of performance is 3 years
Eligibility
Principal Investigator (PI): Independent early-career investigator within 10 years after completion of his/her terminal degree (excluding time spent in residency or on family medical leave) by the time of the application submission deadline.
Designated Mentor: Investigators at or above the level of Associate Professor (or equivalent); must have a proven publication and funding record in at least one of the FY15 PRCRP Topic Areas.
Submission Requirements
Pre-Application must be submitted to the Research Branch for internal review by 25 May 2015. Application submission is by invitation only. Application due for internal review: 18 August 2015.
A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org
Applications must be submitted through the federal government’s single-entry portal, Grants.gov
Submitted applications must be accompanied by a signed and completed copy of the University’s Grant Application Cover Sheet. Submissions may be emailed to the Research Branch unless otherwise specified.
Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Email: don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au