Target Ovarian Cancer's National Research Programme
Target Ovarian Cancer is pleased to have launched its medical research programme, a unique UK-wide funding scheme specifically targeted at accelerating the progress of ovarian cancer research.
We have received numerous high quality applications for our first funding round which is now closed. We plan to announce our next funding round in Autumn 2012.
Our programme includes translational project grants, palliative care awards and joint clinical fellowships with the Medical Research Council (MRC). For more information please see our 'applying for funding pages'.
Our 'what we fund' page reflects the strategy for our medical research programme which was developed by our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) guided by the Target Ovarian Cancer Research Forum hosted by our Patron, Professor Sir Kenneth Calman (former Chair of the National Cancer Research Institute) in February 2010. This event bought together UK researchers and key funders to take forward ideas on overcoming current barriers in the research field.
Our 'how we award a grant' page explains how research applications will be assessed by our SAB in conjunction with lay review and external peer review to ensure we fund the highest quality research with the greatest potential benefit for women with ovarian cancer. Our ‘Patient Research Consultative Group’ will help guide the evolution of our research strategy and members of this group will act as lay reviewers.
The medical research programme compliments our ongoing research into the experience of those living or working with ovarian cancer in the UK called the Target Ovarian Cancer Pathfinder Study. We are also investigating issues surrounding earlier diagnosis and delays to seeking treatment through a jointly funded PhD studentship with Cancer Research UK.
If you have any questions about our research please do not hesistate to contact our Head of Research, Dr Simon Newman.
Applying for funding
Information for researchers, clinicians and health professionals on Target Ovarian Cancer's funding streams. This page links to our 'golden rules' for applicants and how to apply pages.
What we fund
Find out more about why we fund medical research and our strategy for ensuring patients benefit from this research. Our research strategy is linked to this page.
How we award a grant
To ensure we fund the highest quality research with the greatest potential to benefit patients Target Ovarian Cancer has developed a rigorous grants review process. This involves peer review, our Scientific Advisory Board and importantly input from patients.
Pathfinder
In this section find out more about The Target Ovarian Cancer Pathfinder Study which maps the experience of those living or working with ovarian cancer in the UK.
Research policies
Find here our policies for the use of animals in medical research and the role of open access publishing in ensuring our research reaches the widest possible readership.
