The Irish Cancer Society Networking Awards will contribute towards the cost of hosting or developing networking events, training activities, collaborations, or partnerships (e.g. host a workshop, conference, training, or another networking activity) focusing on cancer research. These awards are intended to support motivated individuals who would not otherwise be able to host these activities. Please see eligibility criteria.
The aim of this award is to offer cancer researchers the opportunity to establish and strengthen collaborations and relationships with cancer researchers. This programme will give clinical professionals and academic researchers, at any stage of their career, the opportunity to learn about up-to-date cancer research, network and collaborate, and gain experience in research dissemination.
Please note, this is not a travel bursary award i.e. this award is not for attending conferences.
Lead Applicant Eligibility:
This award is open to cancer researchers of all backgrounds. This includes academic and clinical researchers (after 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).
Event Eligibility:
As a guide, some eligible networking events include:
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. The Society is open to all networking events that satisfy the purpose and objectives of the call. If you are unsure if your event is eligible, please contact grants@irishcancer.ie .
Applicants can apply for funding up to a maximum of €2,500. 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 event must not begin prior to 2nd November 2026. The event must be completed within 12 months of the grant start date.
Applications must be completed and submitted through the Irish Cancer Society’s new online grant management system. To submit an online application, you are required to register at the following address: https://irishcancersociety.optimytool.com/en.
Milestones:
For any questions about this call, please email grants@irishcancer.ie .
Irish Cancer Society Head office, 43/45 Northumberland Road Dublin, D04 VX65
Charity Regulatory Authority No. 20009502; Revenue Number CHY5863, Company Number 20868.
