Request for Applications in Ovarian Cancer Research

The Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research announced $175,000 is available to fund up to 6 scientific awards. One of the primary functions of the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research is to fund innovative pilot studies and scientists displaying great potential for a career ovarian cancer research.

The Pilot Study Program (PDF) will support investigator initiated pilot projects in the areas of screening and prevention, basic science, treatment, and behavioral sciences.

The Scientific Scholar Award (PDF) is intended to assist promising young scientists and doctors to develop a career in ovarian cancer research. By funding innovative pilot studies in ovarian cancer research and encouraging the best and brightest minds to pursue a career in ovarian cancer research, it is our vision that we will ultimately improve detection, treatment and prevention.

The deadline for submitting applications is December 1, 2006. More information is available by contacting the Marsha Rivkin Center at (206) 215-6200.