The total amount available is €3,250 to support the student for a maximum period of eight weeks, starting no earlier than 1st June. Proposed projects that are less than eight weeks in duration will be paid pro-rata. It is highly encouraged that the project ends prior to the start of the academic year 2026-2027. Payment to the student throughout the project will be made through the host institution.
Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2026
Apply now using our Grant Management System
Background
The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting applications for the Summer Studentships Awards 2026. The aim of the Summer Studentships is to offer excellent undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct a cancer research project and to work with researchers in high-quality research environments. This programme will help students gain essential research experience at an early stage in their career path.
In total, there are eight summer studentship awards available. Students may apply to conduct either Translational Research or Survivorship Research. Applicants are only eligible to apply for one type of studentship award, which is determined based on their proposed field of research.
Virtual/desk-based projects will be eligible as appropriate to the proposed project and discipline, as long as the project fits all other eligibility criteria.
It is the responsibility of the student to identify a suitable supervisor and discuss their proposed project with the supervisor prior to submission.
Translational Research Summer Studentships
The Irish Cancer Society Translational Research Summer Studentship 2026 programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a translational cancer research project. This programme is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate degree who have an interest in carrying out a translational, biomedical, or clinical-based cancer research project.
The deadline for applications is 3.00pm, Thursday 12th February 2026.
Survivorship Research Summer Studentships
The Irish Cancer Society Survivorship Summer Studentships 2026 programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a cancer research project and to work with researchers in high-quality research environments. This programme is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate degree who have an interest in carrying out a social, nursing, allied health-based, or general survivorship-based cancer research project.
The deadline for applications is 3.00pm, Thursday 12th February 2026.
Applications
Applications for the summer studentships are accessible through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker online system. Please ensure that you are using the correct application that is relevant to the specific field of your research.
Please see the relevant guidelines for more information.
Funding and Duration
Timeline
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.
Milestones:
- Tuesday 16th December 2026; Call opens for applications
- Thursday 5th February 2026, 3pm; Deadline for Queries Regarding Eligibility
- Thursday 12th February 2026, 3pm; Deadline for online submission of applications
- March 2026; Detailed review of applications
- April 2026; Outcome announced
Note: The above dates are provisional, subject to change at the discretion of the Irish Cancer Society.
Submission
All applications must be submitted through the online grant management system.
The deadline for applications to both the Translational Research and the Survivorship Research Summer Studentship is 3.00pm, Thursday 12th February 2026.
*Note: The deadline for queries regarding project eligibility is Thursday 5th February 2026 - these can be sent to grants@irishcancer.ie. Project eligibility queries will not be addressed after this date.
