Detall de la convocatòria

Característiques

Característica
Objectiu de la convocatòria
The WCRF grant programme accepts applications on the link between diet, nutrition, body composition, physical activity and cancer prevention and survival.
Característiques principals
An application to WCRF International must fall into one or more of the research themes listed here:
  • Identifying the mechanisms that underpin the effects of diet, nutrition and physical activity on cancer
  • Addressing the host factors that influence an individual’s susceptibility to cancer development or progression
    Types of grants:
  • Investigator Initiated Grants (IIGs)
  • Seed Grants (SGs): start-up funds for preliminary research to allow the development of innovative ideas, new methodologies and new research tools relevant to our Research Themes. This will allow researchers to collect preliminary data or test study parameters to take them to a stage where an application for an IIG would be appropriate
    • Lloc de presentació
    El personal de l'IMIM i PSMAR que necessiteu més informació adreceu-vos a:
    Servei de Recerca. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003-Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
    Carol Barnwell: cbarnwell@imim.es Ext.1670
    Marta López: mlopez4@imim.es, Ext.: 1576
    Convocatòria (URL)
    https://www.wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/grant-programmes/apply-research-grant
    Requisits
  • Applications are accepted from anywhere in the world, except the Americas.
  • The Principal Investigator must hold a senior established research position (not a PhD student) at the host institution.
  • Only one application per Principal Investigator per grant cycle is permitted.
  • A maximum of five applications will be accepted from one institution. Only one application per Principal Investigator per grant cycle is permitted
    Please note that prior to starting a grant, the Principal Investigator and the institution will need to accept the terms and conditions as covered in section 7 of the Guidelines. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all appropriate departments are aware of the terms and conditions before an application is submitted. Any queries regarding the terms and conditions of a grant should be raised before submitting an application.
    • Dotació
  • IIGs: maximum of £350,000 for up to four years, with a limit of £100,000 for any one year.
  • SGs: maximum of £60,000 for up to two years.
    • Durada
  • IIGs: up to five years
  • SGs: up to two years
    • Documentació
    All applicants must apply online, using the online application forms: http://wcrf-applications.org/regulargrantprogramme-outlineapp/init.pl

    Please ensure that you have read the Guidelines for Research Grant Applicants & Award Recipients before applying.

    Arxius

    Arxiu
    Grants Guidelines 2019 WEB.pdf