Every year the research department award grant funding on projects and programmes that are in line with our research themes, our roadmap and the emerging needs of people affected by cancer. These grant topics and types are determined and approved as part of our annual budget process. Grants are typically awarded to institutions/individuals who undertake cancer research: typically, post-graduates/PhD students and senior researchers working in universities and hospitals in Ireland.
The typical procedure for grant calls would be to assess applications as part of a competitive peer review process this ensures
- Comparable to other cancer research funders
- Ensures research integrity
- Trusted internationally