Prostate cancer research programme, US Department of Defense

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Exploration-hypothesis development award

This supports the exploration of highly innovative, untested and potentially high-gain concepts, theories, paradigms or methods that address an important problem in prostate cancer. Awards are worth up to USD 100,000 each for a maximum of two years.

Closing date: 23rd June

Early investigator research award

This supports early-career investigators in developing a research project, investigating a problem or question in prostate cancer research, and furthering their intellectual development as prostate cancer researchers of the future under the guidance of at least one designated mentor. Grants are worth up to USD 300,000 each for a maximum period of two years.

Closing date: 28th July

Idea development award

This award supports research that will lead to the elimination of death from prostate cancer and enhance the well-being of those suffering from the disease and their families. Awards are worth up to USD 900,000 each for a maximum of three years.

Closing date: 28th July

Physician research award

This programme supports mentored research experience that prepares physicians with clinical duties for careers in prostate cancer research. Awards are worth up to USD 750,000 each over four years.

Closing date: 28th July

Data science award

This supports highly innovative, groundbreaking research, high-impact research with near-term clinical relevance, the next generation of prostate cancer investigators through mentored research and resources that will facilitate translational research. Awards are worth USD 1m each in direct costs over up to three years.

Closing date: 25th August

Translational science award

This supports translational research that will develop promising ideas in prostate cancer into clinical applications. Awards are worth up to USD 900,000 each for up to three years.

Closing date: 25th August

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