science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOD-AMRAA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · HT942526OCRPIIRA

37 days left

Total Program Funding

$16.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 1, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Investigator-Initiated Research Award. Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Summary: The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award is intended to support high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make an important contribution to ovarian cancer or patient/survivor care. Distinctive... $16,450,000 total program funding; ~14 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-10-01

💡 GrantQuick Tip

High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

Summary: The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award is intended to support high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make an important contribution to ovarian cancer or patient/survivor care.

Distinctive Features: Application must contain strong research plan with sound scientific rational and logical reasoning. Preliminary data are required. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, from basic laboratory research through translational research, excluding clinical trials.

Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: The Partnering PI Option is structured so that two investigators, each of whom will be designated as a PI, will work synergistically on a single project. The results of this partnering project should significantly advance the research beyond what would be possible through individual efforts.