Graduates Arising from CANSA Granted Projects

CANSA acknowledges the importance of building the capacity of a new generation of cancer researchers to further develop much-needed advances in cancer research in South Africa. Where appropriate, Type A grants facilitate postgraduate and post-doctoral students to work under the supervision of the principal investigator and grant holder.

At the end of June 2022, a total of seven researchers completed their CANSA research grants. Arising from these projects were the following 12 degrees awarded to students from the Universities of Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and the Witwatersrand:

• Ph.D. – 5
• Masters– 3
• Honours – 4

Seven additional persons worked on these research projects and were supported with CANSA research funds.