# Development Research Program

> **NIH NIH P50** · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · 2022 · $95,769

## Abstract

Developmental Research Program: Project Summary/Abstract
This SPORE in Melanoma Developmental Research Program (DRP) serves to identify and fund pilot projects 
that take maximum advantage of new research breakthroughs and novel ideas that may eventually reduce the 
incidence and morbidity or increase the survival of patients with melanoma. Progress in understanding of 
melanoma biology and the role of immune response in melanoma patient outcomes has led to substantial 
advances in both targeted and immunotherapies for melanoma patients, and much promise is held for 
immediate future advances. Therefore, we are particularly interested in leveraging novel ideas from 
investigators with a variety of expertise in this DRP, and providing seed money for testing creative hypotheses 
and obtaining preliminary data for projects that are not supported by current or alternative funding sources.
High risk/high reward pilot projects are especially prioritized, and applications from women and minority or 
underserved investigators are strongly encouraged. The available DRP funds include the required $50,000 
annually throughout the duration of the SPORE award, as well as an annual contribution of up to $100,000 
from institutional “matching funds,” for a total of $150,000 per year. Applications for SPORE DRPs are solicited
annually, with an aim to fund at least 3 one-year awards of up to $50,000 each, with the possibility of ongoing 
support for a second year award of $50,000 if requested and approved based on acceptable progress. 
Philanthropic funds will also be utilized if available to support high quality proposals. Projects that provide a 
“pipeline” of additional value to the main SPORE projects or that support other new or concurrent melanoma 
grants are welcomed.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10415941
- **Project number:** 5P50CA221703-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- **Principal Investigator:** Stephanie S Watowich
- **Activity code:** P50 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $95,769
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-07-16 → 2024-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10415941

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10415941, Development Research Program (5P50CA221703-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10415941. Licensed CC0.

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