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Cancer Research
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of America |
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
The purpose of the
Foundation is to support scientific research and to develop and support
educational programs in cancer prevention. |
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Major Fields of Interest |
Primary and
secondary cancer prevention. |
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Type of Grants |
One-year grants and
two-year post-doctoral fellowships |
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Grants Restrictions |
Foundation awards
grants to university medical centers, cancer centers, and community
groups. |
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Number of Staff |
14 |
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Assets |
Fiscal year 1998:
$4.9 million
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
Approximately $1.4
million |
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Number Funded |
35 to 40
annually |
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
Unavailable |
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Typical Range |
Grants for one
year: $35,000
Fellowships: $30,000 |
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston. $25,000 for detection and research of prostate cancer.
Emory University, Atlanta. $32,000 for program to promote smoking cessation and advancement for African American patients. |
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
No specific
information available.
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Application Procedure |
Write for
application guidelines or download printable copy from web site.
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Key Dates |
March 1/ September
15 |
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Contact Person |
Joscelyn Silsby
Director of Programs or Holly McMinn Assistant Director 1600 Duke Street Suite 110 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-836-4412 FAX: 703-836-4413 Web site: www.crfa.org |