Cancer research funding available in Ireland

The Irish Cancer Society is the national charity dedicated to cancer prevention, care, research, and education. The strategic targets of the Irish Cancer Society (2008-2012) are: prevention of smoking in young people, early detection of colorectal cancer and fighting cancer through information and support (including psycho-oncology).

We are the single largest voluntary supporter of cancer research in Ireland and are dedicated to promoting patient-relevant cancer research.

A) Funds available from the Irish Cancer Society

Research Funding opportunities for 2010 have been announced. The Irish Cancer Society has issued a call for Applications to their Fellowship and Scholarship schemes for 2010.

Details of the advertised call along with further details for applicants, including Guidelines for Applicants and Terms and Conditions of each scheme are issued below and on the following website: cri.cancer.ie

Applicants must apply using the online application form, which will be accessible on the cri.cancer.ie website.

Research Fellowships

The Irish Cancer Society invites applications for Irish Cancer Society Research Fellowships for 2010. Applications in line with our strategic targets and other areas of cancer research are sought. All applications will be assessed on merit, and awarded on excellence.

The Fellowship scheme is particularly suitable for:

• untenured postdoctoral scientists
• medical doctors in training
• nurses and other researchers

with a post-graduate degree, a further minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 years research experience, and a commitment to developing a career in cancer research.

The total value of the Irish Cancer Society Research fellowship covering salary and materials will be up to €75,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Applicants will need to choose a research area of specific interest for them and identify a suitable mentor to collaborate with on writing the proposal.

Fellowship applications must be submitted online at cri.cancer.ie.
Full information and conditions are also available at this web address.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Wednesday, 10th February, 2010.

Research Scholarships

The Irish Cancer Society invites applications for Irish Cancer Society Research Scholarships for 2010. Applications involving any of the following research areas are welcome: Epidemiology, Prevention, Laboratory, Clinical, Translational and Health Services Research. Applications in line with our strategic targets and and in other areas of cancer research are sought All applications will be assessed on merit, and awarded on excellence.

The Scholarship scheme is open to:

• science graduates
• medical doctors
• nurses and other researchers

with less than 5 years post-graduate experience who have not registered, but propose to commence a PhD and have a minimum of a first or upper second class honours primary degree or equivalent.

The total value of the Irish Cancer Society Research Scholarship covering stipend, fees and materials will be up to €40,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Applicants will need to choose a research area of specific interest for them and identify a suitable supervisor to collaborate with on writing the proposal.

Applications must be submitted online at cri.cancer.ie.

Full information and conditions are also available at this website.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Wednesday, 10th February, 2010

Information and conditions of grants obtainable from:

Dr Sinéad Walsh
Cancer Research Officer
Irish Cancer Society
43/45 Northumberland Road
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 2310 507
Fax: 01 2310 555
Email research@irishcancer.ie

B) Other Funding Bodies

Research Scholarships, Fellowships, Basic research grants
Who is eligible : Breast cancer researchers (all disciplines)
Awarding Body : Breast Cancer Campaign
Closing Date : Awarded in May and November. See website for deadlines
Duration : 1 + years
Funds For : Scientific fellowships, PhD studentships, small pilot and projects grants
Link / Apply : Breast Cancer Campaign

Children's Leukaemia Research
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Children's Leukaemia Research Project
Funds For : Leukaemia Research
Link / Apply : CLRP-Contact Application Form

NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship
Who is eligible : Persons with a doctorate degree
Awarding Body : National Cancer Institute, US
Stipend : US$44,000 -US$64,000 pa + US$3,000 for travel
Funds For : 3 year programme or Summer programme
Link / Apply : NCI Web site

Health Research Board
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Health Research Board
Funds For : Research
Link / Apply : www.hrb.ie

John & Pat Hume Scholarships
Who is eligible : Intending Postgraduate Students
Awarding Body : NUI Maynooth
Funds For : €5,000 pa plus university fees
Link / Apply : www.nuim.ie/research

Albert Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer
Who is eligible : Basic science researchers,
Awarding Body : National foundation for Cancer Research (US)
Amount : US $25,000
Closing Date : Biannual
Duration : Once off prize
Link / Apply : www.nfcr.org

National foundation for Cancer Research (US)
Who is eligible : Basic science researchers,
Awarding Body : National foundation for Cancer Research (US)
Amount : US $75,000 pa
Closing Date :Annually March
Duration : 2 years
Link / Apply : www.nfcr.org

AAAS - Young Scientist Award
Who is eligible : Ph.D. scientists
Awarding Body : American Academy for Advancement of Science
Amount : US $25,000
Closing Date : Sept 30th 2005
Duration : Once off prize
Link / Apply : www.aaas.org

Research Scholarships
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Ireland Canada University Foundation
Amount : CAN $5,000
Closing Date : 28 March
Duration : 1 year
Funds For : Travel Expenses
Link / Apply : www.icuf.ie

Research Scholarships, Fellowships, Basic research grants
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : American Association for Cancer Research
Amount : Various
Closing Date : Ongoing
Duration : 1 + years
Funds For : Multiple Awards
Link / Apply : www.aacr.org

Graduate Researcher Award
Who is eligible : Ph.D.& Masters Students
Awarding Body : Irish Research Council for Science & Technology
Amount : €19,000
Duration : 3 year
Funds For : Research Only
Link / Apply : www.ircset.ie

Boyle Medal
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Royal Dublin Society
Amount : €40,000
Duration : 3 year
Funds For : Research Only
Link / Apply : www.rds.ie

Biotechnology Awards
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Science Foundation Ireland
Amount : €10,000 - €5m
Funds For : Biotechnology Research
Link / Apply : SFI website

International Funding
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Wellcome Trust
Closing Date : 19 August
Link / Apply : Wellcome Trust Site

Bial Merit Award in Medical Sciences
Who is eligible : Research of great impact & scientific relevance
Awarding Body : Bial Foundation
Amount : €150,000
Link / Apply : Bial Web Site

Technology Transfer Fellowship
Who is eligible : Researchers at early stage in their career
Awarding Body : Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC)
Amount : US $3,000
Funds For : Travel to site and stipend for one month
Link / Apply : UICC web site

UICC & Novartis / Aventis translational cancer research fellowships
Who is eligible : Researchers
Awarding Body : Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC)
Amount : €43,430
Funds For : Research that bridges the gap between cell and molecular biology and patients in the clinic
Link / Apply : UICC web site Novartis &UICC web site Aventis

UICC & American Cancer Society
Who is eligible : Assistant Professors 2-10 years post MD / Ph.D.
Awarding Body : Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC)
Amount : €32,740
Funds For : Research that fosters a bi-directional flow of knowledge, expertise and innovation between countries
Link / Apply : UICC web site

UICC &Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants
Who is eligible : Researchers (16 awards available)
Awarding Body : Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC)
Amount : USD$10,000 awards twice per year 1st Jan & 1st July
Funds For : Bilateral research projects abroad which exploit complementary materials or skills.
Link / Apply : UICC web site

Boehringer Ingelheim Ph.D. Scholarships
Who is eligible : Ph.D. Students under 27 years
Awarding Body : Boehringer Ingelheim
Amount : For 2-3 years
Funds For : Ph.D. scholarships in basic phenomena of human life research, targeted at acquiring new scientific knowledge
Link / Apply : Boehringer Ingelheim

Travel Grants
Who is eligible : Personal Subscribers to any Lancet Journal
Awarding Body : The Lancet Publishing Group
Amount : US $800
Funds For : Travel to overseas medical conferences
Link / Apply : The Lancet Web Site