Applied Cancer Research Funding Stream
The Applied Cancer Research funding stream supports small-scale, high-impact research projects developed in collaboration with accredited South African universities and research institutions.
Projects must align with CANSA’s operational priorities and generate actionable evidence to improve cancer-related outcomes, services, and patient support initiatives in South Africa.
Research Focus Areas
Projects may focus on:
- Cancer prevention and risk reduction, including environmental and lifestyle factors
- Early detection and help-seeking behaviour
- Patient support, survivorship, and care optimisation
- Improving recognition of cancer signs and symptoms
- Strengthening pathways to cancer diagnosis and treatment
- CANSA programme and service improvement initiatives
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be registered at an accredited South African tertiary or research institution
- Be postgraduate students (Master’s, MPH, PhD) or postdoctoral researchers
- Have supervisor support (signed endorsement required)
- Obtain institutional ethics approval prior to project commencement
Funding
- Maximum funding: R60 000 per project per annum
- Funding covers direct research costs only
- Tuition fees are excluded
- Applications exceeding R60 000 require a detailed motivation
Deliverables
All funded projects must produce:
- A research translation output (policy brief, infographic, or lay summary)
- A presentation to CANSA
- At least one peer-reviewed publication
- Progress reports every 6 months
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Motivation letter and CV
- Completed CANSA application form
- Supervisor endorsement or signature
Submission Process
Applications must be submitted via email to: Research@cansa.org.za
Subject line:
Applied Cancer Research Programme – [Applicant Name]
Closing Dates
Calls for proposals will be announced periodically, with expected annual submission cycles around end April and end October.
Enquiries
For further information, please contact: Research@cansa.org.za
