Do you have a bold idea that could help prevent, diagnose or treat cancer?

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We fund discovery research.

We have invested in over 2,000 research projects led by visionary scientists around the world since 1979. You could be next. 

Our vision is to see a day when no life is cut short by cancer. We believe that this can only be achieved through research. 

Many of the projects we have funded have already helped improve the lives of people with cancer, and others are opening up entirely new areas of cancer research. But we know that there is still so much more work to be done.

That is where you come in.

Wherever you are in the world, and whatever type of cancer you research, if your best idea meets our funding criteria, we want to hear from you.

Ready to apply? Our 2024 Grant Round is now closed for applications, but it will reopen Spring 2025. 

In the meantime, why not explore top tips on crafting a compelling application from the experts on our Scientific Advisory Committee? 

Our next Grant Round will open in Spring 2025.

Our research projects

Research projects

Our funding criteria

Our funding criteria

Application handbook

Application handbook 2024

Application process

Our application process

Research policies

Research policies

EACR travel fellowships and grants

EACR Travel Fellowships and Grants

Explore our Research Strategy

Our Research Strategy sets out five strategic aims to achieve our vision of reaching a day when no life is cut short by cancer. 

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