The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the OCF was established in order to oversee the process of grant fund allocation for scientific project applications received from researchers interested in any aspect of Oesophageal Cancer. The SAC reports to the Trustees of the OCF. The Trustees determine when and how much funding is to be made available and the SAC is responsible for overseeing the application process from announcement of call for applications through to making its recommendations back to the Trustees. The primary role of the SAC is to ensure the scientific validity of the applications received.