Grants for Cancer Research in Prevention and Survivorship

Call for Grant Applications –

WCRF Regular Grant Programme

Organisation Name:

World Cancer Research Fund International

Grant Amount: £500,000 for Investigator Grants Grant Amount: £60,000 for Pilot Grants.

Application Deadline:

30 October 2024.

About Organisation

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International is a global leader in cancer prevention research, focusing on how diet, nutrition, weight, and physical activity impact cancer risk and survivorship. Their vision is to create a world where no one develops a preventable cancer. WCRF is committed to funding and disseminating research that helps people understand and adopt healthy lifestyle choices to reduce cancer risk. Through their expert knowledge and evidence-based guidance, WCRF aims to promote global public health, influencing policies and practices that empower individuals and communities to make healthier choices and lower cancer incidence.

About the Grant

The WCRF Regular Grant Programme is designed to support innovative research that investigates the role of diet, nutrition, and physical activity in cancer prevention and survivorship. The grants are open to researchers worldwide (except in the Americas) and are available under two categories: Investigator-Initiated Grants and Pilot/Feasibility Grants. The funding is up to £500,000 for Investigator-Initiated Grants and £60,000 for Pilot Grants, with project durations of 4 years and 2 years, respectively. The research can focus on the mechanisms behind how lifestyle factors influence cancer risk or on factors affecting cancer survivors’ outcomes after diagnosis, aiming to fill gaps in existing evidence.

Who can Apply?

Lead applicants must hold a research position at a recognized institution for the entire duration of the proposed project. Eligible institutions are located anywhere in the world except in the Americas (North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean). Research themes include cancer prevention or survivorship, with a focus on the effects of diet, nutrition, and physical activity on cancer outcomes. For cancer prevention, the research may explore mechanisms behind lifestyle factors’ impact on cancer risk. For cancer survivors, the focus is on understanding the role of diet, nutrition, and physical activity on post-diagnosis outcomes.

How to Apply?

Submit an outline application before the deadline via the WCRF’s official grant portal. Detailed instructions and guidelines are available on their platform. click on this link.