Research Funding and Grants

We have funding available for research projects and invite researchers in the field of cancer to submit grant applications for funding of the following projects/programmes:

• Type A projects – Aimed at MBChB and PhD cancer researchers based at South African universities and research organisations.
• Type B projects – Research conceptualised by CANSA, in collaboration with Universities and research institutions. Projects are broadly focused on reducing public exposure to cancer risks.
• Type C projects – Research conceptualised by CANSA, in collaboration with other Universities and research institutions. Projects relate to optimising services to cancer patients and addressing their needs.

Information for Current Research Grant Holders

This section of CANSA Research provides information for our grantees and for research administrators involved in CANSA Research grant management.  Click here for Grant reporting forms and instructions, Application forms and Guidelines on the CANSA Type A Research Funding Programme.

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• Ask a question or make a comment regarding our research funding in the box at the bottom of this page.
• Read more about our research here.