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2026 Mars Shot Grant Application - Early Detection of Prostate Cancer

Overview

Prostate cancer affects more than 300,000 men annually in the United States and accounts for approximately 35,000 deaths each year. The SNMMI Mars Shot Research Fund (MSRF) was created to provide resources to translate visionary nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and data science research into tools or treatments that help to improve the lives of patients.

Award Amount: $100,000
Application Deadline: June 2, 2026

Award Description

For the purposes of this application, the science submitted should focus on nuclear medicine research focused on early detection of prostate cancer for patients with low to intermediate risk (Grade Group 1 and 2: Gleason score 6 and 7 (3+4)) prostate cancer to benefit patient management and potential overall survival and quality of life.

Application Instructions

The application form must be completed in its entirety and submitted along with:

  • NIH biosketch for the principal investigator and any key collaborators or co-investigators.
  • Project Description - A detailed description of the proposed work, not to exceed six (6) pages: Five (5) pages for the research plan and one (1) additional page serving as a Specific Aims page. The Specific Aims page must define the gap in knowledge/delivery to be addressed (including how the proposal is responsive to the funding announcement), the aims of the proposal, and the approach to be taken.
  • Proposed Timeline - Include a timeline for project initiation and a list of any required approvals or procedural steps needed before starting the research.

Notes and application guidelines:

  • The page limits must be adhered to. Applications that exceed the page limits will not be accepted.
  • The PI must be an active SNMMI member.
  • All acronyms must be spelled out when first used.
  • A font size no smaller than Arial 11 should be used.

Review Process

In assessing the applications evaluators will consider the following questions:

  • How relevant are the research goals to the Mars Shot initiative?
  • How original and innovative is the proposed project?
  • Is the protocol based on sound scientific reasoning? Is the proposed methodology appropriate?
  • Is the applicant well prepared to carry out and complete the research in the time frame proposed?
  • Does the applicant have adequate support from his or her institution/department?

SNMMI grant proposals are reviewed in confidence; reviewers agree to not share the proposals that they are assigned to review, unless requested by the SNMMI Committee on Awards; furthermore, SNMMI is not authorized to release the identities of the proposal reviewers to the applicants.

Past Recipients

Vikas Prasad, MD, PhD 

Applications are closed.  

Applications closed June 2, 2026