Cancer Council NSW is thrilled to announce the allocation of over $6 million in funding for groundbreaking cancer research performed by some of the brightest research from around Australia this year. The announcement comes as Cancer Council NSW begins their bold new Cancer Research Strategy, Seeds of Change, with over $40M committed to cancer research over the next three years through both extramural grants and current research partnerships.
"Our goal is clear. We want a future where cancer no longer defines lives. Together, we can make that future possible," explains Professor Andreas Behren, Director of Research Strategy & Operations at Cancer Council NSW. "It is thanks to the unwavering support of our community that we are able to award funding to 10 world-class cancer research projects from all around Australia aimed at easing the burden of cancer."
These distinguished and emerging cancer researchers are making strides in improving diagnostic tests and developing innovative therapies across a range of cancers and cancer care.
"These projects showcase cutting-edge cancer research with the potential to make a meaningful and lasting difference for people affected by cancer," says Prof Behren. "We are proud to support these innovative projects and the brilliant researchers behind them. Tackling cancer takes all of us and these grants demonstrate the power of community in making a real difference"
Cancer Council NSW extends a special thanks to the Box Rallies community whose tireless fundraising efforts enabled funding of the 10 research projects in partnership with Cancer Council NSW.
Successful projects and researchers will be announced following the 2026 Research Awards.
