World Cancer Research Fund International is launching the Inspire Research Challenge, in partnership with American Institute of Cancer Research, World Cancer Research Fund in the UK and Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds in the Netherlands.
The Inspire Research Challenge will prioritise innovative, bold, and creative proposals with the potential to catalyse rapid and impactful advances in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship.
Eligibility
Early career individuals (defined as not less than two years but not more than six years post-doctoral degree (PhD or MD research). Eligible applicants must currently be employed on a research contract within a department at a research institution affiliated with a university or medical school.
The Inspire Research Challenge is open to investigators worldwide. Applicants are expected to demonstrate conceptual independence from post-doctoral supervisors or mentor(s) and post-doctoral applicants must provide proof of support for their application from their current supervisor. Applicants must have a valid Orchid ID.
Eligible organisations: anywhere in the world except the Americas (North America, Central America including the Caribbean, and South America).
Available funding
Max funding: Up to $85,000. Funds can be used for any justifiable expenses including salary (especially to protect time for the applicant to pursue the proposed project) and services.
Funding will be available for 12 months and stated objectives must be achievable within that timeframe. Extension of funding may be available, contingent on meeting original objectives plus demonstration of significant potential for further progress.
Grant application timeline
- Letter of intent submission opens: 1 May 2023
- Letter of intent submission closes: 26 May 2023
- Full application opens: 26 June 2023
- Full application closes: 24 July 2023
- Applicants notified of funding decision: early October 2023