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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation – Pilot Grants / Project Grants

By Jan.07, 2014

Title

Pilot Grants / Project Grants

Funder

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Deadline

16th March 2014

Value

Up to £25,000 (Pilot Grants) / Up to £150,000 (Project Grants)

Aim

 These grants are available to allow established scientists to investigate and develop new ideas in lung cancer research in the areas of early detection and patient experience. In early detection of lung cancer, research projects into high-risk population stratification and molecular screening are invited, while research on patient experience should focus on:

  • health economic and societal burden of lung cancer;
  • improved care and support for those affected by a lung cancer diagnosis;
  • barriers to early diagnosis of lung cancer. 

Applications from professional groups such as nurses and allied health professionals are especially encouraged.

Length

Up to 12 months (Pilot Grants) / Up to 24 months (Project Grants)

Eligibility

Applicants must have proven track records in their own scientific field and be employed in a UK or RoI university or research institute.

Details

http://www.roycastle.org/research/research-grants/how-to-apply