NWCR
Putting our region's cancer needs first

Current Funding Rounds

Our typical funding rounds include cancer discovery, translational and applied research. We fund a number of studentships and also projects in partnership with other like-minded charities. You will find all the information you need about our current funding rounds below.

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Open Projects

Expression of Interest

We are seeking ideas to incorporate into our funding plans for the next financial year, which might result in an open funding round or working with a small number of researchers to develop a way forward.

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PhD Studentship Award

We invite applications from principal investigators with a track record of successful PhD supervision, to submit proposals for this funded PhD studentship award.

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Cancer Discovery Call

We invite applications from principal investigators and their research team that seek to uncover the foundational knowledge needed to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.

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Open Projects

Structure & Capacity Funding

We invite applications from researchers for funding which should aim to build the capacity for cancer research within the regional footprint and have a lasting impact beyond the time of the initial funding.

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