The American Society of Cytopathology launched its philanthropic initiative in 2002 with the inauguration of its Foundation. The ASC Foundation has been dedicated to funding the non-operational costs of the Society to assure fiduciary responsibilities to the mission, membership and public as it insures the Society’s financial stability. The ASC Foundation has focused its mission on funding activities in Education, Advocacy and Research.
The ASC Foundation currently supports an Investigator Grant, a Patient Advocacy Grant, Annual Scientific Meeting Travel Scholarships and an Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract Award.
ASC Foundation Patient Advocacy Grant
The ASC has had an increased emphasis on public education and awareness and understands the need to adopt early detection practices – especially for women regarding cervical cancers. The ASC Foundation is funding a Patient Advocacy Grant that is available to ASC members, patient advocacy groups and neighboring societies. Patient Advocacy Grant ($10,000), awarded annually, is for ongoing or new projects for advocacy efforts for patients with gynecologic and other cancers, or to educate patients on the need for effective screening programs.
Topics for the grant should support ongoing or new projects for advocacy efforts for patients with gynecologic and/or other cancers.