The purpose of  The Melanoma Research Foundation Research Grant Program is to support promising medical research that will further the goal of developing an effective treatment and possible cure of malignant melanoma, while encouraging scientists and clinicians to join in this mission.

The Foundation funds both junior and senior researchers.  In both grant programs, emphasis will be placed on projects that explore innovative approaches to understanding melanoma and its treatment. Both basic and clinical research projects will be considered.

Junior awards (Career Development Grant) will be given to investigators who are beginning a research career emphasizing melanoma-related projects and have not yet established strong federal funding. Up to $50,000 per year, for two years, may be provided.

Senior awards (Established Investigator Grant) will be given to established melanoma researchers, or senior researchers working in closely related fields who wish to move into melanoma research. Up to $100,000 per year, for two years, may be provided.

Grant applications are submitted through the online grant application process. Eligibility requirements can be found under related documents.  We encourage all that meet the eligibility requirement to apply. 

If you have any questions, contact the Program Director via email -- research@melanoma.org.