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.

Objective

• The purpose of this award is to afford cancer researchers (translational, clinical, survivorship) the opportunity to establish and strengthen collaborations and relationships with others in the cancer research community.

Funding Information

• 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 the total budget requested in each. Each applicant may only submit one application.
• Duration: The proposed networking initiative must not begin prior to 17th October 2025, and the initiative must be completed within 12 months of the start date.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 (e.g. speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, dietetics, psychologists, occupational therapists etc.) working with those affected by cancer.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • The Lead applicant must:
    • be actively participating in translational, clinical or survivorship cancer research (post undergraduate degree) in the Republic of Ireland
    • show a demonstrable commitment to cancer research.
  • Medical doctors must:
    • be a qualified medical doctor, registered with the Irish Medical Council
    • be working in an oncology-based discipline
  • Nurses and Allied Health professionals must:
    •  professional body (e.g. Psychological Society of Ireland, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
    • be working in an oncology-based discipline or working directly with people affected by cancer.
• Eligible Oncology-specialist fields include (but are not limited to):
  • Surgery
  • Radiation
  • Haematology
  • Molecular Medicine/Pathology
  • Psychiatry
  • Paediatrics
  • Gynaecology
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Medical oncology
  • Geriatric oncology

Ineligibility Criteria

• Eligible lead applicants must not:
  • have access to existing funding that covers the development of the workshop, conference, or other networking event in full. Co-funding of a networking event may be considered.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Applicant CV
• Declaration of Support
• Supporting documentation (if applicable).

For more information, visit Irish Cancer Society.