Coming soon: New challenges
$25m funding for global research teams to take on cancer's toughest challenges
Dare to think differently
On 8 March 2023, we will announce a set of new challenges to the global research community. These are the obstacles that continue to impede progress against cancer and that no one scientist, institution, or country can solve alone.
At announcement, Expressions of Interest will open, with teams invited to apply for up to $25m each in funding. Subscribe to our mailing list below to keep up to date.
LIVE STREAM
The new challenges announcement, is being broadcast from our annual Summit in London on 8th March at 4:15pm GMT/ 11:15am EST.
Key dates
Complete your eligibility questionnaire by 15 June and submit your Expression of Interest by 22 June 2023.
All EOIs will be reviewed against the assessment criteria in the guidelines, by our Cancer Grand Challenges Scientific Committee.
Up to 12 teams will be shortlisted and will receive seed funding of £30k to help them build their full applications.
Shortlisted teams will submit a 20,000 word full application by 26 October 2023.
Shortlisted teams will attend an interview with the Cancer Grand Challenges Scientific Committee on 11-13 December 2023.
Successful teams each receive up to £20m in funding to come together, think differently and take on one of cancer’s toughest challenges. See our currently funded teams.