DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Pilot Award
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (DOD-AMRAA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers and academic institutions studying ovarian cancer treatment and prevention. The Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program funds pilot-stage research projects. Eligible applicants typically include academic medical centers, research universities, and nonprofit research organizations with strong institutional research infrastructure.
Applications must focus on ovarian cancer research aligned with DoD research priorities. There are no geographic restrictions; U.S.-based institutions nationwide can apply. The funding supports early-stage research, feasibility studies, and preliminary data development that may lead to larger grants.
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Program description
Summary: The Ovarian Cancer Pilot Award supports research that expands or modifies current thinking about and/or approaches in ovarian cancer, exploring innovative concepts or theories in ovarian cancer that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will drive the field forward.
Distinctive Features: Innovation is key. Research projects that demonstrate exceptional scientific merit but lack innovation do not meet the intent of the mechanism. Preliminary data are not required but are allowed for this mechanism.
This mechanism includes a blinded pre-application component. Pre-applications to this funding opportunity will undergo a blinded pre-application screening. While preparing your pre-application, do not include any material that may identify the PI, a collaborator, or the organization of the PI or collaborator.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative and Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Biosketches (key personnel)
- Letters of Support/Commitment
- Vertebrate Animals or Human Subjects documentation (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Christopher Meinberg Grantor
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 3016192657
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.420 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,265,729,366
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$800,631,761
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$74,531,880
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$67,205,571
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$55,443,120
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$34,191,124
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$24,907,742
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$21,394,379
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$19,100,256
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$19,002,641
Top States by Funding
- MD 10 awards $3,150.1M
- NC 11 awards $132.3M
- CA 12 awards $107.3M
- FL 8 awards $99.8M
- TX 8 awards $76.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.420). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,483,968,520 | |
| 2025 | $1,201,153,417 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this pilot award?
Academic institutions, research universities, and nonprofit research organizations with established research capacity. Individual researchers typically must apply through their institution.
What types of research does this grant fund?
Pilot-stage ovarian cancer research, including basic science, translational research, and clinical studies. Projects should address gaps in ovarian cancer prevention, detection, or treatment.
What is the typical funding amount?
Pilot awards are generally smaller than full research grants. Check the CFDA 12.420 summary or agency announcement for specific funding caps and ranges.
What is the deadline timeline?
Applications open May 4, 2026 and close October 1, 2026. Plan submission several weeks before the deadline to allow internal review.
How competitive is this funding?
DoD cancer research is moderately to highly competitive. Strong institutional support, preliminary data, and clear research plans increase chances of success.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your research question directly with DoD ovarian cancer research priorities stated in the grant announcement.
- Include preliminary data demonstrating feasibility and institutional commitment to the project.
- Secure strong letters of support from your institution's leadership and collaborating departments.
- Build a realistic budget and timeline appropriate for a pilot-stage project, not a full research program.
- Address how this pilot work will lead to larger, fundable research questions and future grant applications.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague research aims that don't clearly target ovarian cancer or lack connection to DoD priorities. Weak or missing preliminary data suggesting the project is not yet ready for pilot funding. Insufficient institutional commitment or inadequate research facilities and personnel to execute the project.
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