FWC Research Grants & Awards
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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.
- Research grants
- Training grants
- Research prizes
- Career development awards
Overview
The FWC offers a comprehensive research funding program supporting multiple types of research opportunities including:- 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
Funding History
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
- Uterine/Endometrial Cancer/Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- All gynecologic cancers
Eligible Research Areas
- Young investigator research projects (often first funded research)
- Multi-year grants
- Funding for established investigators in mentorship roles
- Training opportunities
Grant Categories
- 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)
Administrative Requirements
- Official Foundation of: Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
- EIN: 23-7067756
- Location: Illinois, US
- Contact: For funding inquiries, contact the foundation directly
Organization Context
- 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
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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!")
- 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
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