title: An evaluation of the American Cancer Society research scholar program.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The American Cancer Society (ACS) allocated competitive funding for Research Project Grants (RPG) to investigators and health care professionals early in their careers. This study explored the process of applying for an ACS grant and determined the differences, if any, in applicants that were funded and applicants that were not funded.
  
  
  METHODS
  Applicants applying for RPG funding in the spring of 1996 were sent a questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Most variables between funded and unfunded applicants did not show significant differences. The perception of the application process varied significantly between groups.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The application process of RPG was highly valued among funded applicants.
authors.affiliation: Research Department of the National Home Office of the American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
authors.forename: Alyce L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Vogler
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Kepner
mesh_terms: D003164:Competitive Bidding / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012952:Societies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States