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Archived October 25, 2025. This was the FY25 cycle for the PRCRP Idea Award. Last updated May 22, 2025.
The DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award funds innovative, high-risk, high-reward concepts in basic cancer research that challenge existing paradigms or introduce untested theories. Awards of up to $600,000 (total direct and indirect costs) are available to independent investigators at any career stage, including early-career researchers within 7 years of completing their last training.
Preliminary data is not required, but proposals must demonstrate strong scientific rationale and genuine creative thinking. Incremental advances in existing research lines are explicitly excluded. New in FY25, funding limits now reflect total costs rather than direct costs alone.
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Opportunity Listing - DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Assistance Listings: 12. 420 -- Military Medical Research and Development Last Updated: May 22, 2025 View version history on Grants.
gov Summary: The fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer research.
The advancement of knowledge in cancer research, patient care, and/or treatment options in the Military Health System (MHS) is critical to active-duty Service Members, Veterans, other military beneficiaries, and the American public. • The proposed project should demonstrate creative thinking and innovation.
• Incremental advances, the next logical step, or switching a model system from one cancer to another cancer are not appropriate for this award. • Inclusion of preliminary data is not required; however, the project must be based on strong scientific rationale. Funding Details: (New for FY25) Funding limits are now listed as total cost limits, which is the combination of both direct and indirect costs.
Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated HT942525PRCRPIA_GG. pdf FY25 PRCRP IA Program Annoucement May 22, 2025 08:28 PM UTC Link to additional information Archived: October 25, 2025 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Independent investigators at all career levels or early-career investigators within 7 years of last training. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $600,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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ONR GlobalX AI for Advancing Maritime Security is a research and development solicitation from the Office of Naval Research that funds the development of artificial intelligence solutions for maritime security applications. The program seeks innovative AI technologies that can advance the state-of-the-art in naval and maritime threat detection, domain awareness, and autonomous systems for defense applications. Eligible applicants include commercial firms, academic institutions, and nonprofits capable of developing qualifying AI solutions; both US and international organizations may apply in some cases. Award amounts vary by project scope and are determined through BAA or NOFO solicitation review. There is no fixed deadline; solicitations are released periodically through ONR's Broad Agency Announcement process.
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