The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust is an independent non-profit organisation whose objectives are to provide funding to scientific and medical research into the causes, cure and prevention of cancer related illness for all Australians, along with increasing community awareness of preventative measures into the causes of bowel cancer.

Our key roles are to co-ordinate all activities pertaining to the raising of funds that facilitate the provision of funding for the before mentioned in Australia and New Zealand.

The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust supports both externally and internally conducted research through the award of Educational, Scholarship, Fellowship, Equipment and Grant assistance.

The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust does not fund programs of research. Grant assistance is intended to support work for which the applicants already have some or will have some support within their respective institutions.

Grants ( External)

How long can a grant last?

Grants are offered each year to support research over a period of 1-3 years. The Trust reserves the right to offer an award for a period less than that sought in the application.

How much money is available for a given grant?

Not greater than 75% of the total cost of the research project, provided that such amount is not greater than $40,000.00 any one year. A judgement is always made about the extent to which the trust is able and ought to support the work described in each application.

How is the grant paid?

External: Grants are paid in quarterly instalments to the recipients host institution.

Internal: Direct to the award recipient and relevant suppliers to the project.

Educational & Prevention:

Educational grants are usually an internal based project. Prevention programs are managed internally by individuals directly under the employ of the trust.

Fellowships:

Fellowship funding will not exceed $55K p/a.

Scholarships:

Scholarships will be awarded for a term of one to three years, funding not exceeding $20K p/a.

Equipment:

Provisions are made, in unique circumstances, for the funding of equipment, provided that the equipment required is to assist in research projects, or at clinical treatment levels.

The equipment will remain the property of the Cancer & Bowel Research Trust and a 'loan agreement' is entered into between the parties. In some instances a 'loan fee', and/or security bond may be required. Funding for equipment generally will not exceed $20,000.00.

The funding must relate to causes, cure and prevention of cancer related illness.

There are no specific categories of research which have been nominated as having a higher or lower priority than others. However, the Trust reserves the right to support particular research needs as they emerge, and to support worthwhile research which would have difficulty in finding funding in terms of priorities set by other funding agencies.

Applications will be accepted from appropriately qualified researchers who will be conducting the research at a host institution in Australia. The institution can be within a University, affiliated to a University or major hospital, or an appropriate independent medical or scientific research institute.

Only eligible beneficiaries and their associates will be entitled to funding. These institutions must qualify under Subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

The host institution guarantees that the infrastructure necessary to support the research will be available. Its explicit support for a commitment to the application is therefore essential before any application can be considered.

The principal investigator would have an appointment at the host institute.

Cancer & Bowel Research Trust grants cannot be used to fund the salary of the Chief Investigator.

The host institution also provides the administrative framework through which applications are received and payments made.

The support of the Head of Department and Head of Institution as the case requires, will need to be evidenced in your applications.

Grant recipients have the primary obligation to conduct and complete the research outlined in the application. The host institution is obliged to continue to support that research during the currency of the grant. If work on the research ceases during the currency of the grant, funding will cease, and any funds provided to that date will be refunded by the host institution.

Entry in the Trust's Annual Report

An explanation of the work done under the grant during the year is required by 30 September each year for inclusion in any promotional or other printed material the Trust considers appropriate. The explanation will be of about 300 words in length and must be capable of being understood by the informed lay person. A list of work published or accepted for publication since the commencement of the grant or during the current year must also be supplied.

Media coverage of the research

The ability of the Trust to fund research is dependent entirely on its ability to raise money through public donation. Public awareness of the Cancer & Bowel Research Trust's role in funding research, particularly successful research, is therefore crucial. For this reason, receipt of a Trust grant places obligations on researchers and their institutions about involving the Trust in any publicity surrounding the research.

Where a media release or conference is planned, it is the responsibility of both the chief investigator and the institution's media office to give the Trust's Public Relations personnel adequate notice of the release or organisation of the conference, and to accommodate reasonable requests for the Trust's participation in the publicity. In addition, researchers may be called on to participate in the Trust's promotional initiatives, such as presentations to major donors or the preparation of promotional materials.

Acknowledgement in papers

In any publications arising from the research that is the subject of the grant, the following footnote should be included:
"This work was carried out during the tenure of a grant from the Cancer & Bowel Research Trust."

Intellectual Property

The Trust requires that the host institution has an intellectual property policy and that a copy of the policy is delivered to the Trust along with the Grant application.

Generally the Trust will seek ownership in projects on a percentage level equivalent to the total funding of the project.

The criteria for decision

In general terms, the criteria for award of grants are relevance to cancer, excellence, the value of the research and a capacity to successfully complete the research proposed in the application. The track record and standing of the key personnel, and the infrastructure support available at the host institution will be important, but will not be determinative on their own.

As indicated earlier, there are no specified priority areas for research.

Obviously funding limitations form part of the decision process.

The decision makers

The final decision is taken by the Trust's Board of Directors acting on advice from the Trust's Research Grant Advisors, which may differ from time to time.

Applications close on 30 August each year for funding of projects commencing the following year. Application forms are available through this website.

*Applicants should note that if they breach any of the terms of the research agreement the agreement will be terminated forthwith and a refund will be forwarded by the host institution to the trust. Further if person/s, and the department within the institution they represent (as stated on their original application) are found guilty of a breach they will not be considered for funding for a period of three (3) years.

Certain key information must be included in the application which is:

• Lay title of project.
• Scientific project title.
• Introduction, detailing the problem, the suspected reason for the problem, potential solutions, results from any initial studies and potential for future research.
• Project aims, detailing significance.
• Hypothesis, including relevant data and fact.
• Summary including any ethical implications.
• Project costings.
• Host research institution.
• Chief Investigator/s and Technical Staff.
• Chief Investigator references including published works.

All applications should be forwarded to:

Executive Director
The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust
National Office
Level 2, 255 Pulteney Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for Cancer and Bowel Research Trust funds are invited to apply by completing an application form:

Australian Applicants
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New Zealand Applicants
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The original (single sided) plus 3 copies of the Project Application Form are required. Faxed and electronic copies are not acceptable.