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SUMMARY:Worldwide Cancer Research | 2026 Project Funding
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Worldwide Cancer Research supports research that seeks to answ
 er the difficult questions in cancer biology through innovative and truly 
 novel ideas that have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of 
 cancer and how to beat it.\n\nProject grants support basic\, fundamental o
 r translational research into the prevention\, diagnosis or treatment of c
 ancer. No priority is given to any field of research within this\; researc
 h that draws on epidemiological\, behavioral and clinical data to provide 
 a starting point for a new avenue of research is welcome. Multidisciplinar
 y or discipline-hopping projects are encouraged where this helps stimulate
  innovation.\n\nApplications for funding must meet the remit of the founda
 tion’s Research Strategy.\n\nDuration: 1-3 years\n\nFunding: max. £275
 \,000 (however\, the foundation notes that most of their 3-year grants hav
 e a budget of about £200\,000)\n\nEligibility: The principal investigator
  on the application must be a suitably qualified researcher (minimum of Ph
 D followed by three years’ research experience\, or equivalent qualifica
 tion or research experience) based at any not‑for‑profit research inst
 itution anywhere in the world\, and postdoctoral researchers must name the
 ir group head as a co‑applicant.\n\n\nHow to Apply: Applications should 
 be sent using the dedicated online platform\, and detailed instructions ca
 n be found in the Grant Application Handbook. Applications must be approve
 d by an Authorizing Officer before submission\; contact the Research Offic
 e for this step.\n\nApplication Deadline: until 500 applications are submi
 tted or 02 April 2026 (number of applications can be checked here)\n\nKey 
 information\n\n	More information about the award is available here\n	The o
 nline application can be found here\n	FAQ available here and Scientific Ad
 visory Committee's tips for crafting a compelling application here.\n	For 
 the approval of the Authorizing Office\, please contact the Research Offic
 e\n	For any other questions\, please contact the Research Office\n
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