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For researchers

We invest in exceptional scientists and can support your career. We fund individual projects, fellowships, large-scale team programmes, multidisciplinary collaborations and international consortia.

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Our research strategy

Making discoveries. Driving progress. Bringing hope. 

Our strategy shapes how we’ll discover more about how cancer develops and progresses to unlock new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat it.

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Research opportunities

We fund research across four primary objectives – discovery, detection, prevention and treatment – to build a deeper understanding of every aspect of cancer that will ultimately lead to longer, healthier lives.

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Discovery

Research in fundamental biology, genetics and immunology, biomarker discovery and preclinical studies, imaging and radiotherapy.

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Early detection and diagnosis

Research in early detection of cancers and pre-cancerous changes, underlying biology of cancers, cancer emergence and progression.

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Prevention and population

Research into cancer epidemiology, risk, incidence, survival and preventative interventions including fundamental biological insights related to cancer prevention.

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Clinical

Research across the clinical pathway, including high-impact early phase and first-in-human trials and ambitious and innovative trial design.

Other opportunities

We also support research and translation that spans our strategic priorities. Access the support you need to maximise the impact of your work in these areas.

Research data

Discover support to maximise the impact of your research data.

Cancers of unmet need

Explore our work in brain, lung, oesophagus, pancreas, liver and stomach cancers.

Children's and young people's cancers

Get involved in children’s and young people’s cancer research.

Research translation and drug development

Translate your research into real-world impact

Our world-class research network

Research careers and support

Scientific events and webinars

We host scientific and translational conferences, workshops, webinars and other events. Join us to hear about the latest science, present your own research and network with our exceptional community.

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Name: The Early Detection of Cancer Conference

Date: 21-23 October 2025

Location: Portland, USA

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