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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FWC Research Grants & Awards

Organization: Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC)

Mission Focus: Supporting gynecologic cancer research is a core mission of the Foundation for Women's Cancer.

    Overview

    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:

1. Visit the FWC Research Grants & Awards Homepage for complete application details and current opportunities
2. Contact the Foundation directly for specific questions about the application process and requirements
3. 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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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