The Cancer Australia–NHMRC Liver Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Grants 2026 support research identifying people at increased risk of liver cancer and connecting them with timely, evidence-based care. The call offers up to AUD $1 million per project.
Research may address risk prediction, surveillance, referral pathways or barriers to care. The program also welcomes culturally safe, community-led approaches that improve access for underserved populations.
Eligibility and Project Requirements
- Applications must be submitted through an NHMRC-approved Administering Institution.
- Projects must address liver cancer prevention, risk identification or early detection.
- Proposals must cover at least one research area specified in the call.
- Research should demonstrate potential for translation into practice.
- Proposals should build cancer research workforce capacity, including opportunities for early- to mid-career researchers.
- Applicants must submit minimum application data before the separate minimum-data deadline.
- Completed applications must be submitted electronically through NHMRC Sapphire.
Funding Details
- Maximum award: AUD $1 million per project.
- Total funding pool: AUD $7 million.
- Duration: One to three years.
- Jointly funded by Cancer Australia and NHMRC. Cancer Australia
Deadline
- Minimum data: December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM AEDT.
- Full application: December 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM AEDT.