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Pencer Brain Tumor Centre
Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC)
Research Grant Program
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What is PFAC?
The Patient and Family Advisory Committee of The Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre is a small committed group of volunteers who provide advice and feedback to The Pencer Centre staff on those things that matter most to people affected by brain tumors. Formed in the spring of 1998, months before The Pencer Centre even opened its doors, PFAC has input into every aspect of The Centre. Because the committee members are patients and caregivers, they bring an experience to the table that can’t be matched by any other member of The Pencer Centre Team. No new program is introduced into The Pencer Centre without getting the PFAC “seal of approval.” Members also are involved in fundraising initiatives for The Centre.
Types of Grants Funded
PFAC is interested in funding studies within the University Health Network (UHN) that focus on the cause, behaviours and treatment of brain tumors and their effects on the behaviour and quality of life of brain tumor patients, their families and caregivers. Notwithstanding the above, any proposal of merit relating to brain tumor patients and their families will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
The maximum award per year is $35,000. Depending on the number of meritorious submissions and their respective budgets, awards may be reduced at the discretion of PFAC to support more than one project. Funds unspent within a given funding cycle will be carried over to the next competition.
Requirements of Funding
Researchers receiving a grant must acknowledge this in a footnote in all publications and presentations resulting from PFAC funding and must provide PFAC with reprints. Researchers will be asked to submit a lay summary at the completion of the project. They will also be expected to communicate their findings (e.g., an oral presentation or poster) at the annual Pencer Centre Open House for patients, their families and medical professionals.
Review Panel
The members of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee who review the grant applications represent diverse, non-scientific backgrounds. If necessary, the committee may also seek the help of outside resources, such as scientists and medical personnel.
Deadline for Applications
Grant applications must be submitted by March 1, 2008. Applicants may be asked to submit additional details or clarifications.
Please mail the signed original completed grant application plus seven (7) copies to the following address. Applicants may also be asked to submit an electronic copy.
Patient and Family Advisory Committee Research Grant Program
The Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Ave., 18th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5G 2M9
Attention: Leslie Williams
Telephone inquiries: 416-946-4624
