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How to Apply for Grants A. Background The mission of the Anne B. Kingsley Ovarian Cancer Foundation is to support promising research aimed at developing a reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer. In addition, we aim to support individuals pursuing graduate study in gynecological oncology. The Foundation will announce the availability of research funds and establish grant application deadlines accordingly. The standard and maximum grant is $50,000. Grants will be awarded based on the availability of financial resources. B. Authority for Making Grants The Medical Advisory Board of the Foundation is responsible for evaluating grant applications and making recommendations to the Executive Director on which research to support. C. Eligibility For Grants Grants are awarded to qualified non-profit institutions conducting their primary research in the US. D. Duration of Awards Research grant awards are for a maximum of two years and are subject to satisfactory progress reports. Specific requirements may be set forth for each grant. E. Grants Awarded In conjunction with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Anne B. Kingsley Ovarian Cancer Foundation awarded a $50,000 research grant to Dr. Douglas A. Levine of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for his research project entitled MicroRNA Gene Expression in Advanced Ovarian Cancer. The research award was announced on January 30, 2007. See page 7 of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation's Spring 2007 newsletter for more information on our first grant. On November 16, 2007, the Anne B. Kingsley Ovarian Cancer Foundation awarded its second research grant in the amount of $37,500 to Canary Foundation and its Ovarian Project. See press release. F. Current Grants The Board of Directors is reviewing its grant plans for 2008. |
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