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CANSA: Research Grants
-The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) have funding opportunities available for research projects, and invite applications for fundingto the following projects/programmes:
Type A projects
The purpose of this funding is to support high-quality research to advance management and improve outcomes for the most common cancers in South Africa.Type B projects
The focus is on environmental/ lifestyle-related risk reduction and helping the public to make healthy choices to reduce their risk of cancer.Type C projects
The focus is on optimising services to cancer patients and addressing their diverse needs including early detection, recognition of signs and symptoms of cancer and pathways to cancer treatment and care.Award details
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Type A projects: Up to R1 million per year, for three years.
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Type B and C projects: Up to R60 000 per year.
Eligibility
•Type A projects: Aimed at MBChB and PhD cancer researchers based at South African universities and research organisations.
•Type B and C projects: Aims to support emerging researchers within the cancer research field.
Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval
Funder deadlines:
Type A projects: 30 April 2025
Type B/C projects: There are no deadlines that applicants would need to adhere to for submission as applications are accepted throughout the year
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UEC Research Equipment Call: Faculty-prioritised Large Equipment Grants
-The University Equipment Committee seeks to advance, extend, and support the research equipment infrastructure of UCT in concert with the research strategies of UCT, the faculties and departments. Equipment may be defined as a facility or system that is used for research purposes and that provides experimental, analytical, processing, testing, measurement, storing, housing, preparation, performative or recording capabilities. The UEC considers applications for funding of either single, or multiple items of equipment which together constitute a coherent unit.
Award details
Refer to application form R&I18 for details
Eligibility
• Permanent academic staff
• Academic staff on T2 contracts of at least 5 years
• Joint PGWC/UCT academic staff in Health Sciences on UCT Conditions of Service (excluding registrars).
Submission deadline
23 May 2025Download the full call for more information and the R&I18 form to apply
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Wellcome: Early-Career Awards
-The Wellcome Early-Career Awards scheme is soliciting applications from early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they should deliver shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and wellbeing. By the end of the award, successful candidates should be equipped to lead their own independent research programme.
Award details
PI salary for up to five years and up to £400 000 for research purposes.Eligibility
Early-Career ResearchersDownload the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval.
Funder deadline:
Three deadlines annually, with the next one for 2025 being 22 May