Update on research funding opportunities

We are pleased to announce the reopening of our project grant applications. Please see below for further details. Funding for PhD studentships remains on hold as we continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic on our income. We will keep our website updated with dates for new grant rounds. If you wish to be added to our mailing list where you will also be notified of new funding opportunities, please contact us at grants_admin@breastcancernow.org

Information about funding

Project grants

Our project grants are for established researchers in the UK or Ireland who have a strong track record in their field, and who want to work in one of our priority areas.

PhD studentships

Our PhD studentships are for established researchers in the UK and Ireland who have a strong track record in their field, and have previous experience in supervising PhD students. 

Catalyst grants

We have established a funding initiative called the Breast Cancer Now Catalyst Programme with Pfizer. The next round for applications to these grants will open on 2 November 2020.

Dame Vera Lynn Translational Research Fellowship

Dame Vera Lynn Translational Research Fellowship

The Dame Vera Lynn Translational Research Fellowship scheme will support laboratory and clinical research aimed at improving the clinical outcomes for people at risk of breast cancer and for patients with breast cancer.