We support researchers with grants, fellowships and studentships.
Our Research Governance & Optimal Care Unit coordinates funding selection with independent advice from several Research Award Committees.
Our grants
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
These fellowships support early career researchers who have not received significant research funding to undertake research into the causes, prevention, detection, and supportive care or treatment of cancer.
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EOI: CLOSED
Full Applications open (via invitation only): 29 July
Full Applications close: 23 August
Outcomes advised: October/ November
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Grants-in-Aid
Our Grants-in-Aid program funds research teams in Victorian universities, hospitals and medical research institutes.
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EOI: CLOSED
Full Applications open (invitation only): 2 September
Full Applications close: 8 October
Outcomes advised: November/ December |
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Summer Vacation Studentships
We offer undergraduate biomedical, medical and basic science students an opportunity to experience working in cancer research.
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Applications open: CLOSED
Applications cloe: 6 September
Outcomes advised: October/ November
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Venture Grants
These grants support innovative researchers with courageous ideas who would not be able to attract conventional funding.
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Not offered in 2024 |
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Cancer Trials Management Scheme Competitive Grants
Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency have committed $1.5million to improve equity of access to clinical trials through capacity building.
This funding will be offered to projects that address an unmet need and build capacity to conduct and recruit to cancer clinical trials in supportive care and/or survivorship.
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Not offered in 2024 |
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Lyall Watts Mesothelioma Research Grant
Funding for mesothelioma research in Victorian universities, hospitals and medical research institutes.
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Not offered in 2024 |
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Sir Edward Dunlop Research Fellowship
A five year Fellowship for mid-career researchers who are at least 2 and less than 10 years from the date that their PhD (or equivalent qualification) was passed
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Not offered in 2024 |
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Colebatch Clinical Research Fellowship
The Colebatch Fellowship invests in the most outstanding mid-career cancer researchers in Victoria with the drive and aspiration to become a leader and the vision to achieve the next cancer breakthrough supports.
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Not offered in 2024 |