Purpose
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance will be awarding funds in May 2010 to provide opportunities for researchers to initiate new studies or continue current research on ovarian cancer.

Eligibility
Research proposals may be individual projects or part of a larger research project related to ovarian cancer. Awards will be granted only to projects conducted in the state of Minnesota by Minnesota based researchers. All research proposals will be considered, however, special consideration will be given to proposals leading to clinical trials and ones which may lead to improvements in treatment for women with ovarian cancer.

Grant proposals may not exceed $100,000.

Selection
Evaluation of proposed projects will be made by national experts in ovarian cancer research and patient advocates. Recommendations will be voted on by the MOCA Board of Directors.

Timeline

Friday, March 12, 2010	Deadline for submission. All proposals must be received in the MOCA office by 3:00pm on this date.
April 26, 2010	Notification of action by MOCA.
May 10, 2010	MOCA Annual Meeting. Attendance of grantee is required. Grantees will be expected to deliver a short presentation in nontechnical language about the awarded project.

Application Requirements
Proposals shall include the following:

• Abstract of proposed research-rationale of the study, aims, and a brief overview of research design and methods.
• Research proposal-presented in NIH format, not to exceed 6 pages. Additional supporting information may be provided in addendum form if deemed essential.
• Budget-detailing direct cost expenditures. No miscellaneous costs shall be included. All costs must be itemized (i.e # of mice at cost per mouse) and include a rationale for each budget item. MOCA funds cannot be used for indirect costs, PI salary replacement or travel.
• Statement of career goals of PI-one page.
• Curriculum vitae-including education, honors, professional experience, publications, grants.
• Letter of recommendation-from the relevant person overseeing the institution, department, or lab where the research will be conducted.
• Project timeline-detailing the expected chronological progress of research goals.
• Review of similar studies-discussing similar studies underway or pending which might influence subject accrual

All proposals must be received by the MOCA office by: 3:00pm on Friday, March 12, 2010.

Send 9 copies of each proposal to:

Kathleen Gavin
Executive Director
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
4604 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407