The following Call is now CLOSED

1. Cancer Survivorship Research Projects

The Irish Cancer Society’s mission as the national cancer charity is to eliminate cancer. The Society’s strategy statement, launched earlier this year, aims to initiate research to inform the Society’s programmes and direction. One of the Society’s targets for 2013-2017 is to instigate research to define and evaluate the factors that affect survivorship in cancer.

The Irish Cancer Society is inviting applications for funding for cancer survivorship research from suitably qualified groups and individuals. The purpose of this grant call is to support excellent, collaborative cancer survivorship research in Ireland with a view to improving the lives of those living with and beyond cancer.

• Funding up to the value of €300,000 for clearly defined projects from a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 36 months will be made available.
• It is important to note that the budget requested and award duration must reflect the scale and nature of the proposed research

All applications will be assessed on merit and subject to competitive international peer review.

Applications recommended by the Irish Cancer Society’s international peer review panel will be submitted for consideration for joint funding from the Medical Research Charities Group/Health Research Board joint funding scheme. Successful projects will commence in December 2013.

Application forms are available online at www.cri.cancer.ie. Full information and conditions are also available at this web address.

Closing Date for Applications has passed:

• Irish Cancer Society Collaborative Cancer Research Centres FAQs Updated 24 April 2013
• Cancer Survivorship Research Projects Guidance Notes for Applicants 2013
• Cancer Survivorship Research Projects Application Form 2013
• Cancer Survivorship Research Projects Signature Page 2013
• Cancer Survivorship Research Projects Collaboration Agreement Form Template 2012

2. Research Scholarship Programme

Do you have the enthusiasm and ability to join the Irish Cancer Society Research Scholarship Programme and make a valuable contribution to cancer research?

This four year PhD programme involves completing a cancer research project, general and cancer-specific training and the opportunity to gain experience at national and international research institutions.

Applications in the areas of Epidemiology, Prevention, Laboratory, Translational, Clinical, Cancer Care and Survivorship Research are welcome. Applications in prostate cancer and in other areas of cancer research are sought. Please note that all applications will be assessed equally on merit and awarded on excellence.

The Research Scholarship Programme is open to:
a) science graduates
b) medical graduates
c) nursing and allied healthcare graduates
with less than five years post-graduate experience who:

• have not registered, but propose to commence a PhD
• have a minimum of a first or upper second class honours primary degree or equivalent.

Applicants will need to choose a research area of specific interest for them and identify a suitable supervisor to collaborate with on writing the proposal.

The total value of the Irish Cancer Society Research Scholarship covering stipend, fees and materials will be up to €35,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Additionally, mobility funding of up to a maximum of €9,000 for travel to a national and an international research institution should be included in the application.

Closing Date for Applications: This call is now CLOSED.

Applications must be submitted online at www.cri.cancer.ie. Full information and conditions are also available at this web address.

• Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants 2013
• Research Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions 2013
• Research Scholarship Programme Outline of Application Form 2013
• Research Scholarship Terms & Conditions 2013

3. Research Fellowships

Are you committed to making a real difference to cancer patients through a career in cancer research?

Applications for Research Fellowships in the areas of Epidemiology, Prevention, Laboratory, Translational, Clinical, Cancer Care and Survivorship Research are welcome. Applications in prostate cancer and in other areas of cancer research are sought. Please note that all applications will be assessed equally on merit and awarded on excellence.

The Research Fellowship scheme is open to:
a) untenured postdoctoral scientists
b) medical doctors in training
c) researchers from nursing and other allied healthcare professions

Applicants must:

• have a doctoral degree
• have a strong commitment to progressing their career in cancer research

• have between three and five years research experience following their doctoral degree.

Applicants will need to choose a research area of specific interest for them and identify a suitable mentor to collaborate with on writing the proposal.

The total value of the Irish Cancer Society Research Fellowship covering salary and materials will be up to €75,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Applicants may also apply for mobility funding up to a maximum of €10,000 to travel to a national or an international research institution for up to a maximum of six months during their Fellowship.

Closing Date for Applications: This call is now CLOSED.

Applications must be submitted online at www.cri.cancer.ie. Full information and conditions are also available at this web address.

• Research Fellowships FAQs 2013
• Guidelines for Research Fellowship Applicants 2013
• Outline of Research Fellowship Application Form 2013
• Research Fellowships Terms & Conditions 2013