Quick Summary
Name: Melanoma Research Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Data not publicly specified per year |
| Grant Range | $3,000 - $250,000 |
| Average Grant | Varies by award type |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://melanoma.org
- Phone: (202) 347-9675
- Email: info@melanoma.org
- Address: 1420 K Street NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Geographic Focus
Primarily United States-based, though MRF participates in international collaboration through the Global Melanoma Coalition. Research grants appear to be open to U.S.-based institutions and researchers.
Funding Priorities
- Melanoma medical research (cutaneous, uveal, mucosal, and pediatric melanoma)
- Basic, preclinical, clinical, and translational research
- Early career investigator development
- Collaborative team science addressing unmet needs
- Medical student and resident/fellow research opportunities
- All areas of melanoma research from prevention to treatment
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly detailed. Grants are focused exclusively on melanoma research and are primarily for investigators at research institutions. Career development awards have specific eligibility requirements based on academic position and years of postdoctoral experience.
Application Method
Applications are submitted online through ProposalCENTRAL during specific application cycles:
- Letter of Intent deadline: October 31 (for Established Investigator and Career Development Awards)
- Full application period: January 1 - March 1 (for Medical Student and Resident/Fellow grants)
All proposals undergo rigorous peer review by melanoma research experts, followed by review by the Scientific Advisory Committee, with final decisions made by the Board of Directors.
Grant Types Offered:
- Established Investigator Award (EIA): $250,000 over two years ($125,000/year)
- Career Development Award (CDA): $100,000 over two years ($50,000/year)
- Resident/Fellow Research Grant: $10,000 for one year
- Medical Student Research Grant: $3,000 for one year
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