$150,000/yr for up to 3 years ($450,000 total)

The application deadline is June 25, 2010 and award notifications will be communicated in October 2010.

Supports junior faculty with a strong commitment to an investigative career in the field of ovarian cancer research.  The intent of these awards is to support a substantial time commitment to research and academic endeavors in ovarian cancer.

1.  Applicants must be working in institutions with strong existing ovarian cancer research
programs, in a school of medicine or public health, or a recognized non-profit scientific
research facility.

2. Applicants should have strong training in preparation for an investigative career in
ovarian cancer research and prior academic accomplishments.

3. The selection committee will consider most favorably applications that are creative,
original, and hold the most promise in the areas of early detection, prevention,
treatment, and translational ovarian cancer research. The proposed research plan
should have sufficient scientific depth to allow the Liz Tilberis Scholar to compete for
additional funding after the period of this award.

4. Candidates must have an M.D. or Ph.D. degree and should be in their first academic
appointment after having completed their fellowship or post-doctoral training.
Individuals who will begin such a position by July 2010 are eligible for this award.

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