In 2016, total expenditure on cancer research was $28.2 million.
This included clinical and biomedical work conducted in Victorian Hospitals, Universities and Medical Research Institutes, as well as behavioural, epidemiological and clinical research programs conducted internally.
Our Research Governance Unit manages our research policies and processes.
The Unit has 2 key roles:
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The management of externally funded research. This involves making sure the donor dollar is allocated wisely and efficiently and that research progress is monitored and is satisfactory. Our Standing Research SubCommittee and assessor panels help us with this role by providing their expert advice. Includes overall policy development and implementation, administration of all Major Fellowships, Grants-in-Aid, Postdoctoral Fellowships and Studentships.
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Internal research risk management via the internal research quality assurance and Human Research Ethics Committee processes and the research code of practice. Also includes the administration of NHMRC policies and incoming grants for the internal research units of the Cancer Council.