St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Research Grant for Ovarian Cancer supports junior faculty and last-year fellows in ovarian cancer research to help them develop academic research careers.
Funder: Foundation for Women's Cancer
Due Dates: October 7, 2026 (LOI) | December 9, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year
Summary: Supports junior faculty and last-year fellows conducting ovarian cancer research and developing academic research careers.
Key Information: Research must take place at a U.S. institution, with SGO membership, a member co-investigator, or documented member sponsorship.
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC) offers this ovarian cancer research grant with support from St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA). Part of FWC’s 2026–2027 Research Grants program, the award is intended to encourage junior faculty to pursue an academic career or support a last-year fellow continuing research at their current institution.
This is the 21st research grant supported by SLOCA. Its research funding forms part of a broader commitment to ovarian cancer survivorship through awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, research investment, and survivor support. FWC’s research grants program prioritizes early-career professionals and junior investigators.