Research

We are the single largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland

Over the past 30 years, we have invested more than €22 million in cancer research

In 2010 we awarded over €1.2 million in research funding

Cancer research can span from the laboratory, to clinical research, to clinical trials, to physical activity research for survivors. We fund all kinds of research. See the list of publications funded by Irish Cancer Society research grants.

We fund research scholarships, fellowships, projects and programmes. Read all about what we're funding.

Read our case studies about the difference research has made, like improving leukaemia treatments.

Success stories

Featured research project

Success in prostate cancer research.

More success in research

How research we've funded have made a difference in leukaemia treatments.