DoW Prostate Cancer, Idea Development Award
Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers investigating prostate cancer. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, research hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations. Applications from both early-career and established researchers are supported. Applicants must demonstrate institutional support and access to necessary research facilities.
The grant funds exploratory research in prostate cancer biology, detection, prevention, or treatment. Projects should be novel with strong scientific merit. Funding typically supports 1-2 year projects that generate preliminary data for future larger grants.
Key dates
- May 5, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 15, 2026 Application deadline in 94 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports new ideas that represent innovative approaches to prostate cancer research and have the potential to make an important contribution to the PCRP mission. All applications must address one of the FY26 PCRP Overarching Challenges.
Distinctive Features:
· New Investigator Category: In addition to established investigators, the FY26 PCRP Idea Development Award encourages research ideas from investigators in the early stages of their careers (i.e., within 10 years after completion of their terminal degree). Qualified new investigators must identify a collaborator(s) experienced in prostate cancer research.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Support Letter
- Biographical Sketches (Key Personnel)
- Letters of Commitment from Collaborators
Program contact
- 👤 eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 301-682-5507
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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$53,718,832
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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
- FL 8 awards $99.8M
- CA 11 awards $99.3M
- MA 7 awards $75.2M
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 can apply for this award?
Academic institutions, hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations are eligible. Principal investigators must have appropriate credentials and institutional affiliation.
What types of projects does this award fund?
Early-stage, innovative prostate cancer research projects. Focus areas include biology, detection, prevention, and treatment advances.
What is the typical award timeline and amount?
Idea Development Awards typically fund 1-2 year projects. Check the specific program announcement for current funding levels.
How competitive is this funding?
Very competitive. Strong scientific innovation, clear significance, and feasibility are critical. Funding rates for DoD research typically range 10-20%.
When is the application due?
Application opens May 5, 2026. Check the full program announcement for the specific deadline date.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize innovation and novelty in your approach to prostate cancer research questions.
- Secure strong institutional support letters before submission; this significantly strengthens competitiveness.
- Use preliminary data to demonstrate feasibility of your proposed research approach.
- Align your project with DoD research priorities outlined in the program announcement.
- Keep your budget realistic and justified; DoD reviewers scrutinize costs carefully.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak preliminary data or unclear feasibility demonstration. Applications lacking strong institutional commitment and accessible facilities. Proposals misaligned with DoD research priorities or insufficient innovation.
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