How We Fund Research
Our funding process ensures we only fund the best research which will have the highest relevance to our region.

Our funding process ensures we only fund the best research which will have the highest relevance to our region.
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Step 1: Call Opens Researchers are encouraged to submit a research proposal
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Step 2: Applications Applications should be based on previous data, include a novel idea and aim to improve cancer practice in the North West
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Step 3: Peer Review Process The 6 steps are outlined here. Charity Triage Check, Nominated & Independent Reviews, Board of Trustees, Approval of Funding and Award Letters Sent
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Step 4: Final Decision Decision made based on the strongest applications and researchers are informed of the outcome
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Step 5: Research Research is undertaken into tackling the cause, improving the care and finding the cure for cancer
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Step 6: Dissemination The new knowledge found is communicated to the wider population |