Our 2023 Grant Round
How we're working with other organisations to support the best new ideas for cancer cures
Our 2023 grant round.
At Worldwide Cancer Research, we focus on supporting discovery cancer research projects that have the potential to uncover something new about cancer. We are looking for novel, exciting, and creative ideas that could lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer.
Please note that the deadline for applications was 5pm (UK) on 31st March and the grant round is now CLOSED.
Our grant system
Cancer is one of the leading health issues facing the world
Having a worldwide focus on cancer research helps speed up the progress we can make towards tackling this devastating group of diseases.
That is why we fund discovery research that focuses on any cancer type and from anywhere in the world. In fact, we have invested in almost 2,000 projects worldwide since our foundation in 1979.
We need to work together to advance research quickly and support the best ideas.
We are pleased to partner with a number of other cancer research funders for this grant round.
This will enable more cutting-edge ideas with potential for impact to be explored. These additional opportunities for funding are available depending on the cancer type the project focuses on or the country in which the applicant resides.
Cancer Australia
We are pleased to partner with Cancer Australia to fund discovery and translational cancer research projects in Australia.
Fondation ARC
We are pleased to be working with Fondation ARC to fund discovery and translational cancer research projects in France.
Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer
We are pleased to be working with the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer to fund discovery and translational cancer research projects in Spain.
Irish Cancer Society
We are pleased to be working with the Irish Cancer Society to fund discovery and translational cancer research projects in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Brain Tumour Charity
We are pleased to be working with The Brain Tumour Charity to fund discovery and translational cancer research projects that focus on brain tumours.
Our Research Strategy
Our mission is to kick-start the life-saving advances of the future. Click here to learn how our strategic aims and funding criteria will help us achieve this.
Further opportunities for co-funding may become available at a later date.
Please note, we still welcome applications for projects on any cancer type and from any country. These will not have a reduced chance of success as a consequence of the partnerships. Importantly, working with these partners will allow us to fund additional projects.
No additional action is needed by an applicant for a project that may be eligible for co-funding; please complete an application as normal. Any successful applicants eligible for co-funding through these partnerships will be contacted by our Research Funding Team.
For more information on our grant round and how to apply, including our eligibility criteria, please click the links below.
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