Someday there will be a cure --- or at least treatment that allows all women with breast cancer to survive. In order to reach this lofty goal, however, breast cancer researchers need funding, and many foundations and other nonprofit organizations provide grants for this important work. Many focus on particular types of research, want the same results: an end to this dreaded disease.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure funds research programs to "energize science" to reduce mortality and the incidence of breast cancer within the next 10 years. Requests for grant applications are issued annually each April, and training grant applications are issued in September. All applications must pass the foundation's rigorous scientific review. The foundation also funds a Scientific Advisory Council, consisting of top leaders in the field who have already made important contributions in breast cancer research.
Avon Foundation for Women
The foundation arm of this cosmetic company supports both breast cancer research and access to screening and treatment. It provides grants to researchers working within accredited institutions. Letter of intent for application consideration should include whether the proposed study involves breast cancer prevention, recurrence prevention or etiological studies.
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund is committed to finding a breast cancer cure, and it has provided over $3 million worth of funding to researchers with this goal in mind. It supports established researchers and those new to the field, for prevention, treatment and causes of the disease. Grants include those studying environmental factors in breast cancer, along with genetic, cellular and molecular research.
California Breast Cancer Research Program
Researchers may apply for grants in several areas of breast cancer initiatives. These include the Innovative Developmental and Exploratory Award, which funds higher-risk projects that also promise higher reward benefits. The IDEA grant may fund as much as $150,000 for a year and a half of research work, as of 2010. The Translation Research grant is for "projects that overcome barriers and put prior research knowledge to practical use in the patient or community setting." It is worth up to $750,000 in three years.
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