Oncology Research Grants

Oncology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncologists have the difficult task of delivering the bad news of a cancer diagnosis to patients. They explain the intricacies of the patients' diagnosis, as well as outline the risks and benefits of treatment options-radiation, medication, chemotherapy, surgery or palliative care. Oncologists rely on clinical trials to provide patients with new and innovative treatment options. Researchers in oncology seek to advance the knowledge of the mechanisms of cancer, carcinogens and therapeutic agents to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Community Oncology Research Grant

• The ASCO Cancer Foundation sponsors Community Oncology Research Grants. Grants target community-based initiatives to improve clinical trial recruitment and retention. The ASCO offers one-year grants. As of 2010, grant awards totaled up to $30,000.

  The ASCO Cancer Foundation
  2318 Mill Road, Ste 800
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  571-483-1300
  ascocancerfoundation.org

The Gateway's Clinical Trial Treatment Delivery Program

• The Gateway for Cancer Research funds The Gateway's Clinical Trial Treatment Delivery Program. The program seeks to provide support for innovative clinical trials designed to immediately affect cancer patients' well-being and improve treatment outcomes. The Gateway pre-screens applicants online to verify that proposed research projects align with its mission and purpose. The Gateway offers multi-year awards with monetary funding levels to be determined.

  The Gateway for Cancer Research
  1336 Basswood Rd
  Schaumburg, IL 60173
  888-221-2873
  gatewayforcancerresearch.org

ASTRO Resident/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant

• The American Society for Radiation Oncology sponsors the ASTRO Resident/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant. The grant provides funding for pilot projects by oncology residents and fellows who desire research careers. Grants extend over a one-year period. As of 2010, awards total $25,000.

  The American Society for Radiation Oncology
  8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Ste 500
  Fairfax, VA 22031
  703-502-1550
  astro.org

SU2C Innovative Research Grants

• The American Association for Cancer Research sponsors the SU2C Innovative Research Grants. Research grants support early career investigators' development of innovative cancer translational research proposals to improve cancer patients' treatment outcomes and survival rates. Grants span three years. As of 2010, grant awards totaled up to $750,000.

  American Association for Cancer Research
  615 Chestnut St, 17th Floor
  Philadelphia, PA 19106
  215-440-9313
  aacr.org