Fond'Action contre le cancer, Call for projects

Servizio ricerca e trasferimento del sapere

Submission deadline: 27 Settembre 2023

Deadline: 15 September, 2023

Fond'Action contre le cancer's mission is to support and promote patient-oriented cancer research.

A) Young Investigator Grant Reques
Eligibility

  • The investigator requesting the grant should be < 40 years old;
  • The investigator should be an MD, a PHD (in biology or heathcare);
  • The investigator has to be supported by a senior supervisor of the institution and have the opportunity to build his career in this institution;
  • The research topic can be preclinical, translational, clinical or of public health.

Funding and duration

The amount of the grant will be of CHF 100’000.- for 2 years. The requested grant cannot cover the salary of the main applicant.

B) Grant Request

Eligibility

  • The main applicant should demonstrate its ability to lead and to finalize an innovative research project. He/she can cooperate with co-applicants and should be Swiss or be employed by a Swiss institution.
  • The research projects should be related to cancer disease;
  • The research topic can be preclinical, translational, clinical or of public health;
  • A priority will be given to projects involving the development of innovative therapies for patients. Preclinical research should not be basic research but should be as close to the clinic as possible.

Funding and duration
The duration of the grant will not exceed 3 years.The requested grant cannot cover the salary of the main applicant.

For more information, please contact Anna Lazzarinetti and visit the dedicated webpage.