Funding opportunities
The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network provides access to targeted funding opportunities designed to strengthen regional cancer research capacity, collaboration and translation into practice.
Our funding schemes support a range of activities, from developing and refining research ideas, to enabling access to expertise, resources and opportunities that help regional researchers and consumers participate fully in cancer research.
Currently open funding opportunities
- Regional Cancer Research Capacity Building Opportunity: Career Coaching
Supporting eligible Network members to participate in a tailored one-on-one 90-minute career coaching session with E/Professor Kylie Ball, Founder of Indago Academy, to clarify career direction, navigate challenges and build research capability within the NSW cancer research ecosystem.
- ACORES 2026 Travel Grant
Supporting eligible Network members to attend ACORES – The Inaugural Australian Cardio-Oncology Research and Education Symposium (14–15 March 2026, Sydney).
- Regional Open Access Publication Fee Grants
Enabling regional cancer researchers to publish their work in open access journals and increase the visibility and impact of regional cancer research.
- Professional Research Support Grants
Providing access to specialised research expertise to strengthen study design, analysis, governance and grant readiness.
Previously funded schemes
The Network has supported a broad range of funding schemes over time, reflecting the diverse needs of regional cancer researchers, clinicians and consumers.
- Research Starter Grants
- Shovel-Ready Grants
- Clinician and Regional Research Fellowships
- Consumer and researcher travel grants
- Embedded professional research support packages
These schemes have supported projects across discovery, clinical, implementation and health services research, contributing to improved cancer outcomes across regional NSW.
View projects we support
If you have questions about current or upcoming funding opportunities, or would like advice on which scheme may be the best fit for your work, please contact us at nswrcrn@newcastle.edu.au.