Cancer Council Queensland is proud to offer research funding opportunities to cancer researchers residing in Queensland.
CCQ Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) Grants
Cancer Council Queensland has implemented a new scheme for cancer research funding called the Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants scheme. The ACCR grants scheme has replaced CCQ’s long-running Cancer Research Project Grants scheme.
The new funding scheme is intended to:
- Stimulate innovative, collaborative cancer research.
- Develop the capacity of high-quality cancer research groups in Queensland.
- Accelerate the progress of research to improve survival and well-being of cancer patients.
Up to two ACCR grants will be awarded in 2020 for funding to commence on 1 January 2021. Each grant will:
- Be for a maximum term of four years.
- Provide a total of $500,000 per annum, comprising $350,000 per annum from CCQ and a required cash co-contribution of $150,000 per annum from the administering institution.
How do I apply?
The application process for ACCR grants is a two-stage process involving initial expressions of interest followed by a full application (by invitation only).
Detailed Instructions for Applicants can be found here.
Key dates for 2020
| Expressions of Interest open | 30 March 2020 at 9am |
| Expressions of Interest close: | 14 May 2020 at 5pm |
| Shortlisted applications announced: | 6 July 2020 |
| Full applications close: | 28 August 2020 at 5pm |
| Successful applications announced: | 12 November 2020 |
Click here to apply
How can I find out more information?
Enquiries about Cancer Council Queensland research funding opportunities should be directed to:
CCQ Research Grants Team
Telephone: (07) 3634 5393
Email: ResearchGrants@cancerqld.org.au
NOTE: Regarding tobacco industry funding
Persons who are applicants for, or in receipt of, tobacco industry funding are not eligible to apply for or receive funding from Cancer Council Queensland. Staff of institutions receiving funding from the tobacco industry will also not be eligible to apply for or receive funding from, Cancer Council Queensland. A declaration signed by a responsible officer of the institution that the institution is not in receipt of tobacco industry funding will be required.


