Founded by the two largest funders of cancer research in the world – Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute in the US. – and uniting an international community of partners, Cancer Grand Challenges aims to make urgently needed progress against cancer.
The nine challenges included in this round are:
- Ageing and cancer
- Cancer cell plasticity
- Cancer inequities
- Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicities
- Early-onset cancers
- Obesity, physical activity and cancer
- Retrotransposable elements
- Solid tumours in children (2023)
- T-cell receptors
Eligibility
Teams must be international in nature, with no more than 70% of the activity (and funding) being based in a single country. There is no requirement for teams to be led by, or comprise team members, who are based in the UK or US.
Funding
Cancer Grand Challenges awards provide up to £20 million for the direct costs of research (research staff, associated running costs and equipment) and all patient advocate involvement and engagement activities.
Important Dates
Complete your eligibility questionnaire by 15 June and submit your Expression of Interest by 22 June 2023.
Additional information
For detailed information please visit the following websites and familiarize with the process.
Nine new challenges | Cancer Grand Challenges
Cancer Grand Challenges - Expression of Interest Guidelines.pdf
Contact
For detailed information please contact email the team at info@cancergrandchallenges.org
or call on +44 (0) 20 3469 8855 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm GMT)