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We fund discovery research

If you have a novel, exciting and creative idea that could help prevent, diagnose or treat cancer, we may be able to support you with a project grant. Since our foundation in 1979, we have invested in nearly 2,000 research projects around the world.

Many of these projects have already improved the lives of people with cancer, and others are opening up entirely new areas of cancer research. However, we know there is still so much to do, and this is where you come in.

 

2024 Grant Round OPEN

Read our top tips for a compelling application from our Scientific Advisory Committee

 

Our funding criteria

Thinking of applying for funding? Find out what we do and don't fund and if your research proposal meets our funding criteria before starting your application.

Our application process

Find out about our application process, how it works and what to expect. Read our application handbook, which contains all the information you need to know.

Applying for funding

The 2024 Grant Round is now open. The submission period will open on the 29th February, and the deadline for submitting your application is 5pm on April 2nd 2024.

Our research policies

Find out more about our research policies.

Contact the Grants team

Please get in touch if you have questions about your current grant or the application process and you cannot find the answer in the application handbook. If you are a current grant holder, please keep us up to date on any accepted publications or press activity related to your grant.

EACR travel fellowships

We have partnered with EACR to offer up to 3,000 euros for researchers to gain new skills through a short-term visit to a lab or research group in another country.

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