Applications for Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Council SA funding are aligned with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Ideas Grants submission and review processes.
Cancer Council NSW Project Grants are:
- open to research projects on any aspect of cancer, including its causes, mechanisms, prevention, treatment and care, and the organisation and performance of cancer control services
- awarded for up to three years
- valued up to $600,000 over three years
- open to all Australian cancer researchers.
Researchers wishing to apply for Cancer Council NSW Project Grants must complete:
- NHMRC Ideas Grant application. In the Sapphire application, please select ‘Cancer Council’ as a funding option
- Submission of a Cancer Council NSW application through our grants portal, which includes Lived Experience targeted questions.
Key Dates
NHMRC Ideas Grant/Cancer Council Project Grant applications open: 13 March 2026
Minimum data due for NHMRC Ideas Grant via Sapphire: 8 April 2026
Closing date for NHMRC Ideas Grant applications via Sapphire: 6 May 2026
Closing date for submission of Cancer Council Project Grants application: 22 May 2026
Cancer Council advises applicants of funding outcomes: February 2027