We aim to fund the best possible research that will make a positive difference to women living with ovarian cancer. As Target Ovarian Cancer is not tied to any one research centre, we can ensure we select the most talented researchers, best science and innovative projects to fund wherever they are in the UK.
Our rigorous research grant review process follows the six principles of expert review outlined by the Association of Medical Research Charities, of which we are proud to be a member.
Expert review
Applications for Target Ovarian Cancer research grants are reviewed by our independent Scientific Advisory Board, comprising world-leading research experts. Target Ovarian Cancer staff do not review grant applications.
All applications for funding are reviewed in-depth by at least two experts, from the Scientific Advisory Board or invited peer reviewers where additional expertise is required, before being scored and reviewed by the full Scientific Advisory Board who make funding recommendations to the charity’s Board of Trustees.
All members of the Scientific Advisory Board comply with our conflicts of interest policy.
Lay review
We strongly believe that the impact of research is substantially enhanced when it embraces the insights that women with ovarian cancer, their friends and relatives can bring to all aspects of the research process. We fully embrace Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in research. The role of lay review is not to judge the scientific methodology of an application but to assess its importance to women with ovarian cancer and the practicalities around clinical studies.
All grant applicants are required to include a lay summary of their proposed project and use suitable and accessible language to help facilitate lay review. Expert reviewers are requested to confirm that the lay summary provides an accurate and fair representation of the project as part of the grant review process.
Please note the information above complements our standard conditions of grant, which must be read and accepted as part of the application process.
