Applications are currently being accepted for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Early Career Investigator Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Early Career Investigator Grant supports junior faculty pursuing independent research careers in ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancers.
The grant funds creative, original, and high-impact research projects while strengthening the academic development of emerging investigators in this specialized oncology field.
Up to USD 150,000 per year
Duration: 3 years
Total maximum funding: USD 450,000
Funds are awarded to the Principal Investigator’s institution
Principal Investigator Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold an MD, DO, and/or PhD degree
Be within 7 years of their initial academic appointment after fellowship or postdoctoral training
Hold the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent
Or begin such a position by July 2026