The ACRF Major Grant for Cancer Research 2027 offers up to A$10 million over three years to build cancer research capacity in Australia. The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) funds major equipment, technology and infrastructure that can advance cancer prevention, early detection, treatment or management.
The call covers all cancer types. ACRF encourages collaborations that bring together different disciplines or institutions and give cancer researchers across Australia fair access to the funded facilities or technology.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Institutions conducting cancer research in Australia may apply.
- Proposals must explain what new research the requested equipment, technology or infrastructure will make possible.
- Teams should show how the project could generate significant new findings or improve clinical care.
- Multi-institution proposals should name a lead institution responsible for purchasing and deploying the funded infrastructure.
- Applicants should explain how other cancer researchers in Australia will be able to access the funded resources.
- Previous ACRF Annual Grant recipients may apply. Institutions may also apply to both rounds in the same year.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: A$10 million over three years.
- Eligible costs: Major equipment, technology and physical or digital research infrastructure.
- Specialist costs: Essential reagents or software can account for up to 10% of the grant. Salaries for technical experts are capped at
- A$200,000 per year for the first three years.
Deadline
- Letter of intent: December 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Sydney time, as specified in the detailed guidelines.
- Invitations to submit a full application: By February 22, 2027.
- Full application, by invitation: May 21, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Sydney time.
Further Information
- Official ACRF grant page
- Letter of intent instructions
- Major Grant guidelines
- Administrative enquiries: criddington@acrf.com.au