Research/grants/scholarships

Research Much of the funds that the Cancer Council Tasmania raises go to cancer research. Each February we allocate funds received from public donations to a wide range of cutting edge cancer research in Tasmania. Over the past 12 years, we have allocated over $3 million to cancer research in this state thanks to the generous support of the Tasmanian community. All our research is assessed by experts in the field to ensure that projects with the best chance of success are supported. Peer-assessed research has led to major advances in our knowledge about cancer and this knowledge has led to improved treatments for cancer. Research also identifies treatments with fewer side effects and leads to more sophisticated early detection methods, which often means better patient outcomes.

We are the largest independent funder of peer-assessed cancer research in Tasmania. This funding comes from generous public support through Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and Daffodil Day, memorial donations in lieu of flowers and bequests.
In February 2008, we distributed over $344,000 to Tasmanian research projects .
For more information about our research grants call 6233 2030.

How to apply for Cancer Council funding
Tips for aspiring researchers

Grants
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Research Foundation is offering 11 research grants in 2009 and is encouraging new and emerging general practice researchers to apply for the funding. This year the Research Foundation will offer up to $120,000 to college members to enhance general practice research capacity. Awards are valued between $2,500 –$20,000 and will be available in the fields of family health care, road safety, integrative medicine, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and more. For more information see www.racgp.org.au/researchfoundation.

International Union Against Cancer (UICC) The UICC allows health professionals to transfer information, provides platforms for communication and UICC activities, encourages collaboration and partnerships and leads global advocacy. A number of fellowships are on offer through the UICC. For more information see International Cancer Fellowships .Activities that fall under UICC's mission, vision and strategic objectives are:
- Strong membership base
- Knowledge transfer: platforms for communication and UICC flagship activities
- Capacity building: Collaboration and partnerships global advocacy

Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme
Cancer Council Tasmania is pleased to advise that it has partnered in the 2010 round of Cancer Australia’s Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. Through this grants scheme Cancer Council Tasmania will support cancer research project grants in its identified research priority areas. The research priority areas of Cancer Council Tasmania and other funding partners can be found here and further information about the grants scheme can be found on the Cancer Australia website http://www.canceraustralia.gov.au. Relevant documentation, including application forms and instructions for applicants will be published on the websites of Cancer Australia and the National Health and Medical Research in December 2009, to coincide with the opening of the call for applications. The call for applications will close in March 2010

Scholarships
PHCRED Travel Grants
The Menzies Research Institute and the University Department of Rural Health are offering travel grants to the value of $1,500 for research-active prmary health care practitioners to attend a national conference within Australia in 2010. Download more information or fill in an application form. Applications close 19th February 2010.

Current Cancer Council Tasmania Scholarships
Jeanne Foster Scholarships applications
The Cancer Council Tasmania allocates $5000 a year for scholarships for professional development in a recognised field of cancer control. The Awards honour the memory of the Cancer Council Tasmania's first major benefactor, the late Jeanne Foster.
Enquiries contact Clinical Liaison Officer gnewbold@cancertas.org.au or call 6233 2030.
Applications close on 31 May each year

Athena Karydis Foniadakis Scholarship
This $5000 scholarship honours young mother Athena Karydis Foniadakis, who died of leukaemia in 2000. This scholarship was available for haematological cancers only but is now open to professional development for all cancer types.
Enquiries contact Clinical Liaison Officer gnewbold@cancertas.org.au or call 6233 2030.
Applications close on 30 November 2009.

Cancer PLUS Scholarships applications
We invite applications for our new Cancer PLUS Scholarships for professional development in cancer control of young people up to 25 years old.
Scholarships are open to Tasmanian health and education professionals in two rounds.   Applications tenable for the first six months of the year close 30 November. Scholarships are awarded to help successful applicants participate in approved professional development courses or attend conferences/seminars.
Enquiries contact Cancer PLUS Coordinator: cancerplusscholarship@cancertas.org.au or call 6233 2030.
Applications close on 30 November 2009

Seize the Day Awards
Young Tasmanians: seize your chance for further education!
The Cancer Council Tasmania Seize the Day Awards help fund some post-secondary education costs for young Tasmanians aged between 16 and 25 years who are living with cancer, have had cancer or are affected by the disease through an immediate family member..
Enquiries contact Cancer PLUS Coordinator: seizetheday@cancertas.org.au or or call 6233 2030.
Applications close on 30 November each year