Government and Cancer Council team up to boost cancer research

• Cook Government and Cancer Council WA to co-fund Cancer Research Project Grants
• $2.52 million boost over three years through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund
• Grant applications now open and all Western Australian cancer researchers can apply

Applications are now open for the Cancer Research Project Grants, with more funding available through a new partnership between the Cook Government and the Cancer Council WA.

It is the first time the Cook Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund has partnered with Cancer Council WA under the Co-Funding Partnerships Program, doubling the amount of funding available to Western Australian cancer researchers through the existing Cancer Research Project Grants Scheme.

The FHRI Fund will contribute $2.52 million over three years, which will see individual grants increase from $120,000 to $140,000 to reflect ongoing increases in research costs. The number of grants awarded will also increase from seven to 12 per year.

The co-funding partnership will help fight one of the nation’s leading causes of disease by providing grants for early-stage research projects that address important areas of cancer control including causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

The initiative will also support Western Australia’s research workforce by targeting studies conducted by early and mid-career researchers.

For more information or to apply visit the grant website.

As stated by Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson:

“The Cook Government’s successful FHRI is proud to partner with Cancer Council WA to co-fund the Cancer Research Project Grants.

“This partnership will enable WA cancer researchers to carry out innovating and exciting research especially in key priority areas such as Aboriginal health and rural and remote areas.

“I encourage all WA cancer researchers to apply for the grants, which open today and will provide much needed financial support to develop early-stage research ideas to a point where they may become competitive for larger national funding.”