Hosted by the World Cancer Research Fund
Dr Giota Mitrou (Director of Research, Policy and Innovation at World Cancer Research Fund International) and Dr Nigel Brockton (Vice President, Research at American Institute for Cancer Research) will present an overview of the INSPIRE Research Challenge, explain the scope and provide guidance on the application process. The session will include an interactive Q&A.
WCRF International (in partnership with AICR, World Cancer Research Fund and Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds (WKOF)) is launching the “Inspire Research Challenge” a new grant call aimed at Early Career Investigators, that will run in parallel with our existing Grant Programs. The Inspire Research Challenge will prioritize innovative, bold, and creative proposals with the potential to catalyze rapid and impactful advances in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship.
The Inspire Research Challenge is open to early career individuals (defined as not less than two years but not more than six years post-doctoral degree (PhD or MD research)). Eligible applicants must currently be employed on a research contract within a department at a research institution affiliated with a university or medical school. The Inspire Research Challenge is open to investigators worldwide.