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
Our Type A research projects are aimed at MBChB and PhD cancer researchers based at South African universities and research organisations. Read more about the Type A funding call 2026 here.
Type B and C projects
Our Type B and C research projects are smaller scale research projects that often originate within CANSA in collaboration with researchers at accredited research institutions. Funding is not to exceed R60 000 per annum and does not cover post graduate tuition but will support research costs. Type B and C projects aim to support CANSA’s operations and aligns with our operational programmes and advocacy efforts.
Type B projects: The focus is on environmental/ lifestyle-related risk reduction and helping the public to make healthy choices to reduce their risk of cancer.
Type C projects: The focus is on optimising services to cancer patients and addressing their diverse needs including early detection, recognition of signs and symptoms of cancer and pathways to cancer treatment and care.
Type B and C projects aims to support emerging researchers within the cancer research field, and we will from time to time put out a call for research projects of interest to the CANSA Research Programme.
For further detail or information please email Research@cansa.org.za or ask a question or comment on our Research funding in the box at the bottom of this page.
Read more about our Research here.
