Beat Cancer Project
Beat Cancer Project Funding opportunities
The Beat Cancer Project is a South Australian state-wide initiative intended to support and advance cancer research within the state. It is funded by Cancer Council SA and the SA Government (through SA Health) and administered by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).
The objectives of the Beat Cancer Project are to increase funding for cancer research, increase the capacity for researchers to attract more national and international research grants, and build a stronger cancer research workforce and broader research infrastructure in South Australia.
Applications will soon open in the following funding categories. We ask potential applicants to refer to the Scheme-Specific Funding Guidelines for further information relating to each Scheme.
In addition to funding the schemes outlined in the table below, the Beat Cancer Project has committed funding for three Research Chairs, SANT DataLink and the Clinical Cancer Registry.
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding agreement with SAHMRI which includes requirements to meet with a representative of Cancer Council SA once a year to provide information in relation to the research being undertaken and provide a biography and synopsis of the research. The funding agreement also contains a number of requirements in relation to the acknowledgement of the funding source.
Researchers will be required to complete an online application form – the link to the form will be accessible on the date that the scheme opens via the table below.
If you require further information about any of the above Schemes, please contact the Beat Cancer Project Officer via email at beatcancer@sahmri.com
| Research scheme | Details | 2018 Dates |
| Early Career Fellowships |
One Early Career Fellowships will be funded in 2018. Funding Available: Up to $80,000 each per annum for 3 years with the requirement of matched funding. |
Open: 2 July Close: 28 September |
| Principal Research Fellowships |
Two Principal Research Fellowships to be funded in 2018. Applicants working in the field of population health are strongly encouraged to apply. Funding Available: Up to $200,000 each per annum 3 years with the requirement of matched funding. |
Open: 2 July Close: 28 September |
| Travel Grants |
Travel Grants to commence in 2018. Funding Available: up to $10,000 per applicant to support short-term exchange arrangements; up to $2,500 to support conference attendance and travel. |
Open: 2 July Close: 6 August |
| One Year Infrastructure Grants |
Infrastructure Funding will be directed towards research infrastructure that could make an important difference to cancer prevention, treatment and knowledge within the state. Funding Available: Funding of up to $250,000 will be available per proposal where matched funding is guaranteed. |
Open |
| Mid-career Fellowship |
Two Mid-Career Fellowships will be funded in 2018. Funding Available: Up to $100,000 each per annum for 3 years with the requirement of matched funding. |
Open: 2 July Close: 28 September |
| Project Grants |
NHMRC near miss Project Grants Research Project Grants will generally (available end of December) be for one year, beginning 1 January 2019. Up to $100,000 will be available. Applications will comprise
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Aligned with NHMRC funding dates |
| Translational Research Packages | The scheme aims to support practice-based research and evaluation projects, and identify targeted, multidisciplinary translational research that address specific State priorities. Funding Available: Package of up to $150,000 per year for three years. Matched funding is required. |
Open: 27 August Close: 22 October |
* we have clarified that it is not permitted to hold a Beat Cancer Project Early Career Cancer Research Fellowship while simultaneously holding a Fellowship from another awarding body e.g. NHMRC. In the event that another Fellowship is won during the term of the Beat Cancer Project Early Career Cancer Research Fellowship, the individual must immediately notify the Beat Cancer Project Officer. The expectation would be that the Beat Cancer Project Early Career Cancer Research Fellowship would be discontinued.
** we have clarified that Beat Cancer Project Partnership Grant Funding will be directed towards research projects that require matched funding from a partner organisation i.e. NHMRC Partnership Grants and ARC Linkage Grants or equivalent research funding schemes. NOTE: The External peer review process will be undertaken by the NHMRC, ARC or equivalent research funding agency.
