Conferences and Meeting Support
About this scheme
Key information
Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be accepting applications for Conference and Meeting Awards until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
As the lead applicant, you must be:
- A CRUK grant holder or a researcher at a CRUK Centre
- Directly involved in organising the meeting or conference
Funding support is provided for:
Bronze £100 – £1,000: This could include sponsoring a session or a UK named speaker* at a meeting or conference, or facilitating a small conference or meeting.
Silver £1,001 – £5,000: This could include sponsoring several named speakers* as well as facilitating a conference or meeting.
Gold £5001 – £15,000: This could include sponsoring several named speakers* as well as facilitating a conference or meeting. We envisage that only a small number of meetings and conferences will receive a Gold award.
* UK speakers up to £500; international speakers up to £1,500.
How to apply to this scheme
Overview of the application process
Apply through our electronic Grants Management System (eGMS), and a decision will be made 8-12 weeks after submission.
Before you begin your application
Please read the full application guidelines (PDF) and grant conditions before starting your application form.
All funding decisions are subject to funding being available, and at the discretion of Cancer Research UK’s Science Funding staff.
Cancer Research UK contact details
If you have questions about the eligibility of your proposal for this scheme, or require any assistance with your applicaton, please contact:
Disability and accessibility support
We offer additional support for grant applicants and grant holders who are disabled or have a long-term health condition.