Cancer Council Queensland is proud to offer research funding opportunities to cancer researchers residing in Queensland.
Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) Grants
Cancer Council Queensland’s scheme for cancer research funding is 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 ACCR grants aim to:
- Stimulate innovative, collaborative cancer research to make major advances in areas of need.
- Accelerate the translation of research findings into improved prevention, outcomes, clinical practice or health policy to improve the survival and well-being of cancer patients.
- Develop the capacity of high-quality cancer research groups in Queensland by encouraging effective research collaboration between universities, health services and medical and scientific research institutes.
Up to two ACCR grants will be awarded in 2022 for funding to commence on 1 January 2023. Each grant will:
- Be of four years’ duration.
- 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).
Application resources:
- ACCR Grants Instructions for Applicants
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Letter of support template
- Budget template
- ACCR Grant Funding Agreement
Key dates for 2022
| Expressions of Interest open: | 28 March 2022 at 9am |
| Expressions of Interest close: | 12 May 2022 at 4pm |
| Shortlisted applications announced: | 4 July 2022 |
| Full applications close: | 25 August 2022 at 4pm |
| Successful applications announced: | 10 November 2022 |
Click here to apply
How can I find out more information?
Enquiries about Cancer Council Queensland research funding opportunities should be directed to:
Manager, Research Operations
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. The 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.
