DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award

The fiscal year 2026 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports the development of high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of kidney cancer and ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. The research project should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale and a well-developed and articulated research approach. • The award supports meaningful and productive partnerships between two investigators, termed the Initiating Principal Investigator (PI) and Partnering PI, collaborating on a single application. • The research project should have a strong background in kidney cancer research. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $7,800,000. • The award ceiling and floor are not specified. • The opportunity is open to any type of entity, subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility".