Opportunity Information: Apply for HT942526OCRPOCAECI
The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), is offering the Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) Early-Career Investigator (ECI) Award (Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526OCRPOCAECI). This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category (CFDA 12.420) intended to support promising junior faculty who are building independent careers focused on ovarian cancer research.
The Ovarian Cancer Academy was first established in FY09 and is built around a structured, highly interactive mentoring and professional development model rather than a standard stand-alone research grant. The central purpose is twofold: to drive innovative, high-impact ovarian cancer research and to deliberately accelerate the career progression of early-career investigators by surrounding them with intensive mentorship, a national peer network, and ongoing collaboration opportunities. In practical terms, the program is designed to help early-career faculty become successful and highly productive ovarian cancer researchers within a supportive, coordinated environment.
A defining feature of this award is that it operates as a virtual academy. Each selected ECI becomes part of a cohort-based training and collaboration platform that includes the ECI, a Designated Mentor, and Academy leadership (an Academy Dean and Assistant Dean). The expectation is active participation, not passive funding. Awardees are expected to engage in regular academy activities such as monthly webinars and annual workshops, and to maintain consistent communication and collaboration with other members of the academy, including fellow ECIs, mentors, and academy leadership. The opportunity also emphasizes connection with the advocacy community, reflecting a patient- and stakeholder-informed approach to research relevance and impact.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, indicating the program does not narrowly limit the types of applicant organizations in the posted summary. The agency anticipates making about 4 awards. The opportunity was created on 2026-05-04, and the original application closing date is 2026-10-01. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided source data, so applicants would need to consult the full funding announcement for budget limits, allowable costs, performance period details, and any specific research scope requirements.Apply for HT942526OCRPOCAECI
- The Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) Early-Career Investigator (ECI) Award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HT942526OCRPOCAECI.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The Department of the Army is offering the opportunity through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA).
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 12.420.
What is the main purpose of the Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) ECI Award?
The program is designed to (1) drive innovative, high-impact ovarian cancer research and (2) accelerate the career progression of early-career investigators by providing intensive mentorship, a national peer network, and structured collaboration opportunities.
Who is the award intended to support?
It is intended to support promising junior faculty who are building independent careers focused on ovarian cancer research.
Is this a traditional stand-alone research grant?
No. A defining aspect of this award is that it is built around a structured, highly interactive mentoring and professional development model rather than operating as a standard stand-alone research grant.
What does it mean that the program operates as a "virtual academy"?
Selected early-career investigators participate in a cohort-based, virtual training and collaboration platform. Participation is expected to be active and ongoing, with regular academy engagement rather than simply receiving research funds.
Who is involved in the academy structure for each selected investigator?
Each selected ECI is part of a cohort that includes the ECI, a Designated Mentor, and Academy leadership (an Academy Dean and an Assistant Dean).
What kinds of activities are awardees expected to participate in?
Awardees are expected to actively engage in academy activities such as monthly webinars and annual workshops, and to maintain consistent communication and collaboration with fellow ECIs, mentors, and academy leadership.
Is collaboration and networking a required part of the award?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration within the academy cohort and with academy leadership and mentors.
Does the opportunity include engagement with the advocacy community?
Yes. The program emphasizes connection with the advocacy community, reflecting a patient- and stakeholder-informed approach to research relevance and impact.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2026-05-04.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is 2026-10-01.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making about 4 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in the posted summary, meaning the program does not narrowly limit the types of applicant organizations based on the information provided.
Is there an award ceiling or maximum budget listed in the provided information?
No. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided source data.
Where can applicants find budget limits, allowable costs, and performance period details?
Applicants would need to consult the full funding announcement for budget limits, allowable costs, performance period details, and any specific research scope requirements.
How long has the Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) been in place?
The Ovarian Cancer Academy was first established in FY09.
What is the program trying to achieve for early-career investigators in practical terms?
In practical terms, it is designed to help early-career faculty become successful and highly productive ovarian cancer researchers within a supportive, coordinated environment that includes mentorship, professional development, and collaboration.
Is participation expected to be active or passive?
Active participation is expected. The opportunity description emphasizes engagement in ongoing academy activities and regular communication with the academy network.
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