American Cancer Society
Applications for the American Cancer Society’s training grants in oncology social work are now available. Doctoral grants support the training of graduate students on research related to oncology social work. Master’s level grants are awarded to institutions to support the training of 2nd-year students to provide psychosocial services to persons with cancer and their families. The application deadline is October 15th. Program guidelines and access to the Society’s electronic application process are available at www.cancer.org. Choose “Explore Research” > “Research Program and Funding” > “Funding Opportunities” > “Index of Grants.” If you have questions, please contact Virginia Krawiec, MPA, or Danielle Alsander - 404-329-5734 / [email protected].
Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation
Dorothy Fahs Beck established the Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation in 1993, enlarging on an earlier bequest co-founded with her husband, Hubert Park Beck, in 1986. The Fund's primary goal is to support research that contributes to a greater understanding of and solutions for social problems affecting individuals, families and communities.