NWCR
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North West Cancer Research Structure & Capacity Funding

North West Cancer Research are inviting 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.

researcher and health professional

Applications could be in the area of discovery science, translational research, applied work, patient experience, inequalities, or other areas relevant to the region’s cancer needs.

This funding round accepts proposals up to £500,000 and up to five years in duration. Applications are encouraged in the following categories:

  • Lectureships
  • Fellowships
  • Other Posts and Structures
  • Centres and/or Partnerships

Applications must be discussed with the CEO or North West Cancer Research Research Team prior to submission ([email protected]).

Applications for this funding round are open to academic and clinical institutions based in the North West of England and North Wales. In making their applications, researchers should consider the relevance of their application to the people of the North West of England and North Wales and provide a clear rationale for why this funding will make a key difference to institutions in the area and the people of the area. They should also consider how the structures put in place will endure beyond the end of the initial funding period.

Applications must be submitted in line with the call guidance and appendix A, if required.

All applications will undergo rigorous external peer and scientific review and a panel will be put in place which is appropriate to the applications received. Details of this will be made available in the coming months and will be provided to applicants.

This funding round will close at 5pm on Monday 14th October 2024.

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Application Guidance

Please download and refer to the guidance document when completing your application form.

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Application Form

Please download the application form and appendix A, complete and submit by 5pm on Monday 14th October 2024, in a single document (pdf).

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