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Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Grants
Sponsor: Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation 		Closing Date: 01-Apr-2018
The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) has two research funding priority areas for 2018 research funding:
a) Early Detection
• Identifying early events in tumour formation and progression, to help diagnose the presence of ovarian cancer
• Identifying biomarkers that are at a concentration detectable at the early stages of the disease
• Investigating methods that may block the ability of the cancer to spread

b) Management and Treatment
• Developing new targets for therapy
• Looking at the best way to beat chemotherapy resistance

Funding Details: The duration of Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Grants is between 1 – 3 years, with a focus on supporting research salaries in addition to research costs.

Eligibility:
• A single institution must be nominated as the Administering Institution.
• Chief Investigators must be able to demonstrate career excellence and a commitment to carry out research projects that aim to have a significant impact on ovarian cancer.
• Each application must have a Lead CI who takes the Lead role in preparing the application, conducting the research and reporting.
• The Lead CI can nominate additional CIs who will be considered equal on the grant. All CIs must show a significant contribution to the project.
• Associate Investigators may be appointed in an advisory capacity.

Please see https://ocrf.com.au/our-research/grant-applications/ for further information, noting that the application must be submitted as a single PDF, named according to the following convention: 2018 Grant Application_SURNAME OF LEAD CI (Host Institution name),
via email to grants@ocrf.com.au.

The UQR&I internal deadline for submission of applications is close of business Monday 19 March 2018.

Applicants should provide a completed application and signed Funding Application Coversheet to their UQR&I Office of Sponsored Research RAO in order to commence the UQR&I review process.

Internal Deadline: 19 March 2018
External Deadline: 1 April 2018
Website: http://ocrf.com.au/our-research/grant-applications/

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