2023-2024 FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN’S CANCER RESEARCH GRANTS & AWARDS
(as of August 10th, 2023)

FWC M4H Research Grant

This grant is open to all gynecologic cancers.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges all participants and supporters of this year's Move4Her campaign for making this grant possible.
This is the third research grant funded through Move4Her.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

Grant in Memory of Peggy A. Yates

This grant is related to all gynecologic cancers except ovarian cancer.
No fetal tissue may be used when conducting this research. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the family of Peggy A Yates for support of this grant. This is the third research grant funded by the Yates family.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Early Detection Research Grant
 Emphasis on Early Detection

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) returns for their second year in support of their mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer. Since their founding in 1991, NOCC has become an important national advocate for patients and families fighting ovarian cancer. This is the NOCC's third year and fifth grant funding research. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the NOCC for their support of this grant.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Quality of Life Research Grant
Emphasis on Quality of Life

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) also returns with a research grant focused on Quality of Life in relation to ovarian cancer. NOCC is making this funding available as part of their commitment to investing in meaningful research that serves the ovarian cancer community. This is the NOCC's third year and sixth grant funding research. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the NOCC for their support of this grant.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Caring Together
Research Grant for Ovarian Cancer

St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is committed to impacting ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, funding ovarian cancer research, & supporting survivors.

​Caring Together, NY is dedicated to providing support, education, & advocacy for women with ovarian cancer and to supporting research efforts aimed at finding an early detection test and a cure. This is the 18th research grant supported by SLOCA, and the 14th research grant supported by Caring Together, NY. 
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges SLOCA and Caring Together for their support of this grant.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation Early Detection Research Grant
Emphasis on Early Detection

The Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation graciously offers this grant in memory of Laura Crandall Brown who passed away at the age of 25 from ovarian cancer. This grant, as part of their mission of research, support, and empowering communities, is focused on early detection and is the seventh grant the Foundation has given in partnership with FWC. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation 
for their support of this grant.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

Wilma Williams Education and Clinical
Research Grant for Endometrial Cancer

This grant is intended to honor both Wilma Williams and the tireless work and dedication of all gynecologic oncologists, and to ensure the ability to pass on and preserve the specialized medical skills and tools to those physicians who will carry the torch. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges Dr. James Orr & Mrs.Vicki Orr for their support of this grant. This is the eleventh grant supported by Dr. James Orr & Mrs. Vicki Orr.


$25,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

The Shields Family Research Grant for High-Grade Uterine Cancer

Recognizing that recurrence rates are higher and treatment options are more limited in aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer, the Shields Family grant supports projects focusing on high-grade subtypes of uterine cancer (clear cell, uterine serous cancer, carcinosarcoma, poorly differentiated, and/or grade 3 endometrioid). Any area of research that would be expected to increase cure rates or prolong life is eligible, including new therapies, novel imaging, clinical trial adjuvant studies, molecular characterization, understating pathogenesis, etc. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Shields family for their support of this grant. This is the second grant supported by the Shields family.


$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

The Laughlin Family Foundation Research Grant for High-Grade Uterine Cancer

Recognizing that recurrence rates are higher and treatment options are more limited in aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer, The Laughlin Family Foundation grant supports projects focusing on high-grade subtypes of uterine cancer (uterine serous cancer, clear cell, carcinosarcoma, poorly differentiated, and/or grade 3 endometrioid). Any area of research that would be expected to increase cure rates or prolong life is eligible, including new therapies, novel imaging, clinical trial adjuvant studies, molecular characterization, understating pathogenesis, etc. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Laughlin family for their support of this grant. This is the first grant supported by the Laughlin family.


$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

Endometrial Cancer Research Grant in Honor of Ginger J. Gardner, MD, made by M. Regan

Recognizing that recurrence rates are higher and treatment options are more limited in aggressive subtypes of Endometrial Cancer, M. Regan's grant supports projects focusing on high-grade subtypes of uterine cancer (uterine serous cancer, clear cell, carcinosarcoma, poorly differentiated, and/or grade 3 endometrioid). Any area of research that would be expected to increase cure rates or prolong life is eligible, including new therapies, novel imaging, clinical trial adjuvant studies, molecular characterization, understating pathogenesis, etc. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges M. Regan for her support of this grant. This is the second grant supported by M. Regan.


$25,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

The Harold and Barbara Rosenbaum Family Foundation Cervical Cancer Diversity in Prevention & Clinical Research Grant

This grant supports research focused on the intersection of diversity and cervical cancer research. Proposals should seek to eliminate inequities in cervical cancer care, specifically related to differential outcomes experienced by people from underserved or marginalized populations with cervical cancer, and to increase representation of underrepresented groups in the cervical cancer community as a strategy to achieve health equity for underserved people. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Harold and Barbara Rosenbaum Family Foundation for their support of this grant.

Those eligible to apply are those who propose a study focused on a marginalized group, or those who are from an underrepresented group within the field of research including but not limited to racially and/or ethnically marginalized, rural, and lower socioeconomic status communities.

Information on underrepresented groups as identified by the NIH can be found here.

Information on underrepresented populations as focuses of research can be found here.

$50,000 one-year award

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Abstracts due by September 8, 2023

Wendy R. Brewster MD, PhD Young Investigator Award

This annual prize honors the legacy of Dr. Wendy R. Brewster and will be given to an individual as a celebration of young investigators demonstrating commitment in the field of gynecologic oncology with a focus on cervical or endometrial cancer research. Individuals from small to medium-sized institutions are highly encouraged to apply.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges Dr. Brewster for all she was and has accomplished as well as all who have supported this award for their generous support.
This is the first year the Foundation is offering this award.

$5,000 one-year award

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Nominations and applications due by December 8, 2023