FWC Research Grants & Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
- Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
- Vaginal Cancer
Overview
Mission Focus: Supporting gynecologic cancer research is a core mission of the Foundation for Women's Cancer.
The FWC offers a comprehensive research funding program supporting multiple types of research opportunities including:
- Research grants
- Training grants
- Research prizes
- Career development awards
Funding History
- Total Awarded to Date: More than $8.5 million
- Number of Grants: 210+ grants and awards
- Primary Focus: Young investigators beginning their path to become physician-scientists
- Success Rate: Over 94% of young investigators receiving a research award reached their goal to become physician-scientists
- ROI: Initial FWC grants resulted in a 24-fold return on investment through attracting additional funding
Eligible Research Areas
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
- Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- All gynecologic cancers
Grant Categories
- Young investigator research projects (often first funded research)
- Multi-year grants
- Funding for established investigators in mentorship roles
- Training opportunities
Administrative Requirements
- Grant Administration Fee: 10% assessment on all research grants for indirect costs necessary to fulfill legal, contractual, and programmatic aspects of grant execution and deliverables (unless specifically stated in previously agreed upon sponsor agreements)
Organization Context
- Official Foundation of: Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
- EIN: 23-7067756
- Location: Illinois, US
- Contact: For funding inquiries, contact the foundation directly
Related Resources
- 2021-2022 Research Grants & Award Recipients
- 2020-2021 Research Grants & Award Recipients
- 2019-2020 Research Grants & Award Recipients
- 2018-2019 Research Grants & Award Recipients
- 2017-2018 Research Grants & Award Recipients
- 2016-2017 Research Grants & Award Recipients
How to Apply
How to Apply
Detailed application instructions are not provided in the available website content. However, applicants are directed to:
- Visit the FWC Research Grants & Awards Homepage for complete application details and current opportunities
- Contact the Foundation directly for specific questions about the application process and requirements
- Check the website periodically as applications open on an annual basis (noted: "2022 Applications Are Now Open!")
Next Steps
- Review the FWC Research Grants & Awards Homepage
- Contact the foundation for application materials and deadlines
- Review recipient lists from previous years to understand funding priorities and awardee profiles
What Foundation for Women's Cancer actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 12
- Total given
- $630K
- Median grant
- $50K
- Range
- $25K–$100K
- By dollars: Texas 32%, North Carolina 16%, New York 12%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Chapel Hill, NC; New York, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 58% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
To promote cancer research
$100K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, NY
To promote cancer research
$75K
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
To promote cancer research
$50K
Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine · St Louis, MO
To promote cancer research
$50K
Baylor College of Medicine - Center for Cell and Gene Therapy · Houston, TX
To promote cancer research
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
- Cancer
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