Funding Opportunities
With generous support from philanthropic donors, the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative is pleased to offer grant funding opportunities for the gynecologic cancer research community in British Columbia to put their ideas to the test. Funding deadlines, eligibility, information and requirements are detailed in each of the competition programs.
Grants to Support Research Activities
Gynecologic Cancer Research Awards
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026
Full Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Funding Amount: Up to $20,000 (5 awards available)
Combined grants competition for the Carraresi Foundation, Sumiko Kobiyashi Marks Memorial, and Division of Gynecologic Oncology Research Awards.
Designed to support early and mid-career researchers, provide constructive feedback on projects, and support proposals that may not be eligible for national-level funding.
Trainee Awards
Barbara Berthon Ovarian Cancer Publication Prize
Nomination Deadline: April 28th, 2026
Award Amount: $1000 (1 award available)
Eligibility: Master’s, PhD, or MD student enrolled at UBC and is the first author of an ovarian cancer paper published or in press between March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Must be nominated by supervisor (no self-nominations permitted).
Clinical Research Fellowships
Miller Mindell Gynecologic Oncology Research Fellowship
Application deadline: January 30th, 2026
Annual Fellowship Award: $97,877.39
Term: 1-2 years starting in June or July 2026 (negotiable)
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must hold an MD and have completed, or currently training in, or have been accepted into or applying to a gynecologic oncology training program in Canada or equivalent system.
Clinical Research Fellowship in Advanced Systemic Therapies – Gynecologic Cancers
Applications are currently closed.
Fellowship salary support will follow guidelines set forth by the Resident Doctors of BC guidelines
Term: One or two year terms available starting September 2025 (negotiable)
Must have completed specialist medical oncology residency program or gynecologic oncology residency program (or equivalent) before starting their fellowship and must be eligible for licensure in British Columbia