Nine new challenges
$25m funding for global research teams to take on cancer's toughest challenges

Dare to think differently
We have announced nine of cancer's toughest challenges for the global research community to take on. These are the obstacles that continue to impede progress against cancer and that no one scientist, institution, or country can solve alone.
Expressions of Interest are now open until 22 June 2023, with international teams invited to apply for up to $25m in funding. Click the 'Apply' button to find out more.
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 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 funding to come together, think differently and take on one of cancer’s toughest challenges. See our currently funded teams.