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SINGAPORE CANCER SOCIETY CANCER RESEARCH GRANT

The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a charity with IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status, dedicated to the mission of maximising life and minimising cancer through public education, screening, patient services, financial assistance, research and advocacy.

Since 1973, SCS has been supporting local cancer research projects across a wide spectrum of subjects, with the objectives of improving the quality of life, quality of care and quality of treatment for cancer patients and individuals impacted by cancer. The Society would also like to underscore the importance of cancer prevention and screening, as well as the psychosocial aspects of cancer on the patients and their caregivers.

We are inviting grant proposals for projects in the following categories:

    •     Cancer Prevention and Screening (e.g. cancer risk factors; nutrition & dietetics; development and evaluation of screening test; cost-effectiveness analysis of screening program)
    •     Cancer Care, Survivorship, and Support (e.g. cancer patient support program; cancer rehabilitation program; effects of cancer on patients, family members & caregivers; (e.g. cancer patient support program; cancer rehabilitation program; effects of cancer on patients, family members & caregivers; communication strategies to convey information to patients and caregivers)
    •     Health Services Research (e.g. identifying critical gaps in evaluating and improving quality of cancer care)
    •     Palliative Care (e.g. behavioural and psychological supportive care; symptom management)

The grant call aims at delivering holistic patient care and hence the invitation is open to all researchers from various cancer related health related disciplines, healthcare institutions and organisations in Singapore; from the public, private and voluntary sectors, which are involved in cancer care and/or research.

Proposals will be reviewed by the SCS Cancer Research Committee. Selection criteria for funding would be based on the following:

    •    Scientific Merit of Project
    •    Relevance of research topic to SCS programs and services
    •    Track record of Principal investigator and study team
    •    Feasibility of Project to successful completion
    •    Reasonableness of budget requested

Other important points to note for applicants:

    •    Only one person can act as the Principal Investigator. Only one application per Principal Investigator per grant cycle is permitted.
    •    Proposals can seek funding for a duration up to 2 years, with a preference for projects requesting budgets under S$100,000. Proposals exceeding this amount may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    •    Overlapping funding for projects supported by other grants is not permitted.

Only completed applications submitted online via SCS research portal will be accepted.
In addition, a soft copy of the completed, duly signed application form and relevant supporting documents must also be submitted to the e-mail address: research@singaporecancersociety.org.sg


Successful applicants will be notified by email. The results of grant call will also be published on SCS website.