Early-career, fast-turnaround grants prioritizing bold, innovative ideas to accelerate advances in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Open worldwide; runs in parallel with WCRF’s Regular Grant Programme.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Early career researchers: 2–7 years FTE since PhD (or equivalent).
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Employed on a research contract at a university-affiliated research institution or medical school.
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Projects must directly address cancer prevention, treatment, or survivorship and focus on modifiable factors (diet, nutrition, physical activity, environmental exposures, pathogens); priority to novel exposures (stress, sleep) and host factors (e.g., immune function).
Funding Details:
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Competitive awards (global).
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Designed to catalyse rapid, impactful advances; scope aligned with INSPIRE brief and principles.
Deadline:
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LOI Deadline: 4 November 2025.
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Full Applications Open (Shortlisted): early January 2026.
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Full Application Deadline: February 2026.
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Funding Decisions: end of September 2026.
Where To Go For Further Information:
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Questions: [email protected]