Irish Cancer Society Translational Research Fellowship 2022
Introduction
The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting expression of interest (EOI) submissions for the Translational Research Fellowship Programme 2022.
The objective of the Irish Cancer Society Research Fellowship Programme is to support excellent early-stage (0-5 years’ experience post-PhD) cancer researchers to develop as independent researchers. There is fellowship funding available for one applicant of the highest calibre to focus on research within areas of high strategic priority for the Irish Cancer Society. This applicant must have a background in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences or medicine.
This fellowship is specifically intended to fund research that is aligned with the Society’s Strategy (2020-2025) and Research Roadmap. It is anticipated that the applicant will undertake a project likely within the a) translational biomedical research b) clinical trials and/or d) strategic priorities themes.
Funding
The maximum total funding available is €235,000. The funding period is 24 – 36 months, once appropriately justified. A mandatory provision of a minimum €1,000 is included within this budget to support Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in the proposed research project. An additional mobility/capacity building funding of a maximum €5,000 will also be available.
Please note that this award can provide funding for a variety of research activities, e.g. salary, running costs, training and dissemination costs, PPI costs etc.
Submission
Applications must be completed and submitted through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker online system. In order to submit an online application you are required to register at the following address: https://grants.cancer.ie.
Deadline for EOI applications: 3.00pm, Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
Key dates
| Deadline for online submission of Expression of Interest | 3.00pm, Tuesday 22 March 2022 |
| Review of EOI applications | March - April 2022 |
| Shortlisted applicants invited to submit full application | April 2022 |
| Full application deadline | May 2022 |
| Review of full applications | May - June 2022 |
| Shortlisted applicants invited to interview | June 2022 |
| Interviews (will be held virtually) | June - July 2022 |
| Announcement of award | July 2022 |
*Dates are subject to change. Applicants must be available to attend the interview online.
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