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- American Cancer Society (ACS)

ACS funds research on many cancers, including all aspects of ovarian cancer. Emphasizing investigator-initiated and innovative research, ACS funds over 20 ovarian cancer grants per year. The average grant amount is $720,000 for a multi-year award, and about eight million is dedicated to ovarian cancer research each year.

Link to Site	http://www.cancer.org
Link to Application	http://www.cancer.org/research
Link to Donate	http://www.cancer.org/donate

- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

The ACOG /Ortho Women’s Health & Urology Academic Training Fellowships provide research opportunities to ob/gyn residents and fellows in various specialties, including ovarian cancer. Projects can include basic research, education or health care delivery. Usually two fellowships, about $30,000 each, are awarded every year. Of the 42 grants made in recent decades, 12 have been in ovarian cancer.

Link to Site	http://www.acog.org
Link to Application	http://www.acog.org/navbar/current/education.cfm

- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation

The ASCO Foundation grants are designed to encourage and promote high-quality research in clinical and translational oncology by providing funds to beginning, mid-career and established investigators. All types of oncologists are eligible to apply. Grant amounts vary from $50,000 annually for young investigators to $500,000 over five years for translational researchers who have made significant contributions to the direction of cancer research. Over 600 grants have been made to date.

Link to Site	http://www.ascofoundation.org
Link to Application	http://www.ascofoundation.org/grants
Link to Deadline	http://www.ascofoundation.org/grants
Link to Donate	http://www.ascofoundation.org

- Canary Foundation

Working on selected cancers including ovarian, the Canary Foundation focuses solely on early detection. Funding is awarded only to investigators working on projects and goals established in the Canary Research plan. Typically, three or four ovarian cancer grants, about $200,000 each, are awarded each year. Fifteen ovarian cancer grants have been made to date. The Foundation also funds a fellowship on early detection through the American Cancer Society.

Link to Site	http://www.canaryfoundation.org
Link to Application	http://www.canaryfoundation.org/fundingmodel.cfm
Link to Deadline	http://www.canaryfoundation.org/fundingmodel.cfm
Link to History	http://canaryfoundation.org/programs.cfm
Link to Donate	http://www.canaryfoundation.org/donate.cfm

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

In the research component of CDC’s ovarian cancer initiative, CDC collaborates with public health schools, external researchers and other partners to study prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship and end of life issues. Much of the research focus is on health care patterns and practices of both patients and providers. Congress designates funding on a periodic basis. Currently, there are about a dozen studies in process through this initiative.

Link to Site

http://www.CDC.gov/cancer/ovarian

- Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP)

The OCRP stimulates and supports innovative, integrated, multidisciplinary research in the etiology, detection, prevention and control of ovarian cancer. Within this context, priorities and target award levels are set annually by an expert panel, which includes ovarian cancer survivor advocates. Ovarian cancer survivors also participate in the peer review of proposals. In recent years, the OCRP has received $10 million annually from Congress. Since its inception in 1997, almost 130 awards have been made totaling $111 million. Survivors and advocates interested in getting involved can access opportunities at http://cdmrp.army.mil/cwg/default.htm. Individuals interested in donating can email: cdmrp.pa@det.amedd.army.mil.

Link to Site	http://cdmrp.army.mil/ocrp
Link to Application	http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/default.htm
Link to Deadline	http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/ocrp.htm
Link to History	http://cdmrp.army.mil/aboutus.htm

- Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF)

The non-profit leader in the funding of gynecologic cancer research, GCF annually offers 7-10 ovarian cancer grants. This foundation gives priority to young investigators and supports research on a range of ovarian cancer research topics. The average grant ranges from $25,000-$50,000. Over 50 ovarian cancer grants have been awarded to date and there is data that demonstrates that grant recipients have been successful in obtaining additional funding based upon the results of the GCF grants.

Link to Site	http://www.thegcf.org
Link to Application	http://thegcf.org/downloads/2008-09_research_booklet.pdf
Link to Deadline	http://www.thegcf.org/research
Link to History	http://www.thegcf.org/research
Link to Donate	http://www.wcn.org/interior.cfm?featureid=20

- HERA Women's Cancer Foundation

Supporting only ovarian cancer, this foundation provides seed grants for “out of the box” ideas. Application is by invitation only and limited to postdocs and clinical fellows. The average grant amount is $25,000. Three to five awards are made each year, and the Foundation has made 15 grants so far.

Link to Site	http://www.herafoundation.org
Link to Donate	http://www.herafoundation.org

- Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women's Health

Ovarian cancer was recently added to this program, which funds researchers at Illinois institutions only. Average grant amounts are $35,000 for fellowships, $75,000 for standard grants. A minimum of $100,000 must be dedicated to ovarian cancer each year, and eight grants, totaling $335,000, have been awarded for work on this disease in the past three years.

Link to Site	http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/owh.htm
Link to Application	http://www.idph.state.il.us/fundop.htm

- Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation

This foundation provides funding solely for ovarian cancer research – concentrating its grants in the New York-Philadelphia region. They emphasize early detection and new treatments. Grants average $40,000 and usually three awards are made each year. To date, over $850,000 has been awarded.

Link to Site	http://www.kohnj.org
Link to Application	http://www.kohnj.org/grant_application.htm
Link to Deadline	http://www.kohnj.org/grant_application.htm
Link to Donate	http://www.kohnj.org

- Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research (LCFOCR)

Focusing exclusively on women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer, the Lynne Cohen Foundation supports preventive care programs at five cancer centers across the country. LCFOCR links researchers with high-risk women to improve screening, detection and treatment of this population. Approximately five $100,000 grants are awarded each year. Over 70 grants totaling $4.5 million have been awarded to date.

Link to Site	http://www.lynnecohenfoundation.org
Link to Application	http://lynnecohenfoundation.org/research.html
Link to Donate	http://lynnecohenfoundation.org/give.html

- Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research

This foundation supports all areas of ovarian cancer research. They make seven to ten grants annually. New awards are between $60,000 - $75,000. Over 60 awards have been made to date.

Link to Site	http://www.marsharivkin.org
Link to Application	http://www.marsharivkin.org/research
Link to Deadline	http://www.marsharivkin.org/research
Link to Donate	http://www.marsharivkin.org

- Mary Kay Ash Foundation

This foundation supports research on women-specific cancers. Grants average $100,000 and emphasize translational research. One to four ovarian cancer grants are awarded annually. More than 20 ovarian cancer grants have been awarded to date.

Link to Site	http://www.mkacf.org
Link to Application	http://www.mkacf.org/PDF/Cancer_Grant_Application.pdf
Link to Deadline	http://www.mkacf.org/WomenAndCancer/CancerResearchGrantProgram.aspx
Link to History	http://www.mkacf.org/WomenAndCancer.aspx
Link to Donate	http://www.mkacf.org/contribute.aspx

- Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

While open to proposals addressing all aspects of ovarian cancer, special consideration is given to genetics, early detection, treatment and quality of life issues. Investigators must be based in Minnesota. The average grant amount is $70,000 and four to six grants are awarded each year. Twenty-eight grants, totaling $1.7 million have been awarded to date.

Link to Site	http://www.mnovarian.org
Link to Application	http://www.mnovarian.org/grants_application.htm
Link to Deadline	http://www.mnovarian.org/grants_application.htm
Link to History	http://www.mnovarian.org/grants_archive.htm
Link to Donate	http://www.mnovarian.org/donate.htm

- National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Providing $95 million dollars last year for ovary cancer, the NCI is the leading funder of ovarian cancer research. Their portfolio covers prevention, screening, basic biology, treatment, symptom management and survivorship issues. Award levels and mechanisms are variable. Training grants are restricted to US citizens and legal US residents. Currently there are over 650 active grants.

Link to Site	http://www.cancer.gov/ovarian
Link to Application	http://www.cancer.gov/ovarian
Link to Application	http://www.cancer.gov/research_funding

- Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF)

Among the earliest of the ovarian cancer research initiatives, OCRF is also among the largest of the non-profit research funds, providing four and a half to five million dollars annually for ovarian cancer research. OCRF focuses on training and seed grants that position investigators to apply for larger program or project grants. This fund awards between 12 and 20 grants per year, with grant amounts ranging from $75,000-$900,000. Over 100 grants have been awarded to date.

Link to Site	http://www.ocrf.org
Link to Application	http://www.ocrf.org/site/c.kwK0JbNTJtF/b.574955/k.DBB2/Research.htm
Link to Donate	http://www.ocrf.org

- Ovations for the Cure

Ovations’ research goals include the development of a screening test and biomarkers to improve early detection and targeted treatments, as well as quality of life issues. The foundation awards two $50,000 grants each year and has awarded four grants to date.

Link to Site	http://www.ovationsforthecure.org
Link to History	http://www.ovationsforthecure.org/research.php
Link to Donate	http://www.ovationsforthecure.org

- Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

This foundation emphasizes research on early detection and cure. Typically one or two $70,000 grants are awarded each year. Special consideration is given to researchers in the Philadelphia area. Seven grants have been awarded to date.

Link to Site	http://www.sandyovarian.org
Link to Application	http://www.sandyovarian.org/researchgrants.html
Link to Deadline	http://www.sandyovarian.org/researchgrants.html
Link to Donate	http://www.sandyovarian.org/makedonation.html

- Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Inc

Focusing primarily on early detection, this is one of the newest foundations to form. They concentrate their grant making in the Philadelphia area and have awarded two grants per year in the past two years.

Link to Site	http://www.teallife.org
Link to Application	http://www.trocrf.org/htm/Research_Grants.htm
Link to Deadline	http://www.trocrf.org/htm/Research_Grants.htm
Link to Donate	http://www.teallife.org

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