Ovarian Cancer Canada – RISE: Research Impact in Survivorship and Engagement – EOI
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS review not required for EOI
External Deadline: Tuesday 13th, May 2025
Description
The impetus for the RISE competition (Research Impact in Survivorship and Engagement) is
for individuals with lived experience of ovarian cancer (either as a patient or caregiver), to
define national priorities for ovarian cancer survivorship research and care. These priorities –
and how a patient’s quality of life throughout and beyond treatment is defined in practical terms
– are typically determined by clinicians, not patients themselves. The RISE competition includes
collaborations with the patient and caregiver community throughout the process (summarized
in Table 1). Notably, OCC assembled a RISE National Organizing Committee (NOC), consisting
of 8 patients and caregivers from 7 provinces/territories. This group has worked closely with
OCC and CRS staff through virtual meetings and electronic communications to co-develop the
competition framework, define research priorities based on input from the broader ovarian cancer
community, and will drive final funding recommendations.
The application process is comprised of two stages: (1) submission of an Expression of Interest (deadline May 13, 2025) and, if eligible, (2) submission of a Full Application (deadline July 25, 2025). Full details here.