North West Cancer Research funds cancer research and training with a strong regional mandate: projects must meaningfully benefit people in North West England and North Wales. Their portfolio emphasizes practical, translational work—especially early detection, diagnosis, treatment improvement, and understanding specific cancer types such as paediatric, blood, and gynaecological cancers. They also support the research pipeline through PhD studentships and fellowships, often through partnerships with specialist cancer charities.
Competitive, program-based grants and fellowships, typically awarded through calls for proposals or expressions of interest. Funding appears to be project-specific and partnership-led in some areas, with opportunities for researchers at UK institutions; support is likely geared toward relatively focused research awards rather than unrestricted institutional funding.
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Monitor their annual research calls and EOI process, as some opportunities may lead to targeted invitations or a limited funding round. Applicants should clearly demonstrate strong benefit to North West England and North Wales, and proposals should emphasize practical impact, translational value, and alignment with NWCR’s priority cancer areas.
Current and upcoming funding from North West Cancer Research (Incorporating Clatterbridge Cancer Research Ccr) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Researchers working in institutions across the UK; proposals must place a strong focus on benefits to people living in the North West of England and North Wales.
Who can apply: Researchers working in institutions across the UK; proposals must place a strong focus on benefits to people living in the North West of England and North Wales.
Who can apply: Researchers with projects that can make practical improvements to cancer diagnosis, treatment, knowledge, or understanding.
Who can apply: Researchers and institutions may submit ideas via the EOI form. Submissions should summarise proposed research, importance, and summary of costs and duration.
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