Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research Networking Award 2025

Introduction

The Irish Cancer Society Networking Award offers all cancer researchers the opportunity to establish and strengthen collaborations and relationships with their cancer research peers. This programme will give academic researchers and clinical professionals the opportunity to learn about up-to-date cancer research, network and collaborate, and gain experience in research dissemination.

The aim of this award is to contribute towards the cost of developing and hosting networking initiatives, training activities, collaborations, partnerships, or another type of networking activity (e.g., host a workshop/conference). These awards are intended to support motivated individuals who would not otherwise be able to undertake these activities.

Project Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility:

This award is open to cancer researchers of all backgrounds. This includes academic and clinical researchers (post undergraduate level), medical doctors, and professionals of social sciences, nursing, and allied health working with those affected by cancer. Further details on eligibility can be found in the Application Guidelines document (below).

Initiative Eligibility:

As a guide, some eligible networking initiatives include:

• Organise and host a small-scale conference or workshop in cancer research.
• Organise and host a cancer specific ‘summer school’ (or similar).
• Host a meeting with national/international researchers or clinical professionals with the aim of establishing new research collaborations in a translational/ survivorship cancer research topic.

Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. The Society is open to all networking initiatives that satisfy the purpose and objectives of the call. If you are unsure if your initiative is eligible, please contact grants@irishcancer.ie.

Funding and Duration

Applicants can apply for funding up to a maximum of €2,000. The number of awards made will be dependent on the number of applications received and total budget requested in each. Each applicant may only submit one application.

The proposed networking initiative must not begin prior to 17th October 2025. The initiative must be completed within 12 months of the start date. 

Submission and Key Dates

Applications must be completed and submitted through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker online system, by registering at the following address: https://grants.cancer.ie

Please note: The above dates are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the Irish Cancer Society.

For any questions about this call, proposed initiative, or applicant eligibility, please email grants@irishcancer.ie.