Guide to Funding and Training Opportunities for Surgical and Gynecologic Oncologists

This site was developed to provide surgical and gynecologic oncologists seeking grant funding and/or further training with the following:

• Useful links to private and public funding opportunities
• An overview of the federal grant application process
• Tips on preparing a grant application

Whether you are a pre-doctoral candidate looking for supervised research training or a seasoned clinical investigator, funding is necessary to start or continue the pursuit of your research objectives.

Applicants are also referred to the following online sources:

• "Young Surgical Investigators' Guide to Grant Application": Developed by the Surgical Research and Education Committee of the American College of Surgeons.
• Cancer.gov's "research funding" page: Offers a wealth of information on NCI funding and applying for NCI grants.
• DCTD/NCI's "Investigator's Handbook"
• "Proposal Writing: The Business of Science"
• Science magazine's "Grants and Grant Writing"
• NCI's "Quick Guide for Grant Applications"
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine's "Faculty Grants Guide"
• NIAID's "All About Grants" site
• NIGMS' "Tips for New NIH Grant Applicants"
• NIDDK's "Grants and Contracts: Conception to Award" and "Writing a Grant"