Research Grants

CNSA Research Grants are annual research grant funding opportunities for members that open in September, awarding up to $30,000 to help entry to mid-level cancer nurse researchers with project funding.

Research Grant applications are closed and are expected to reopen in September 2025.

 

Eligibility Criteria

CNSA Research Grants are open to all CNSA members, regardless of their stage of career. Applicants’ stage of career and experience is considered in the grant application process, to ensure equity.

Applicants may include:

  • Clinical nurses
  • Early-career researchers
  • Mid-career and experienced researchers

The primary applicant must be:

  • a current financial member of the CNSA for a minimum of 12 consecutive months +
  • registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and working in a cancer related field

 

What are the targeted areas and priorities for CNSA Research Grants grants?

Funding is provided to support projects that align with at least one of the below identified cancer nursing research priorities:

Patient Experience and Outcomes:

  • Side effects and symptoms^
  • Clinical care interventions
  • Patient education
  • Public engagement in development of artificial intelligence in healthcare
  • Supportive care
  • Survivorship
  • Safety and quality 

Health Services Research:

  • Access to services
  • Equity
  • Integrated care
  • Nurse-led services
  • Palliative care
  • Priority populations
  • Safety and quality
  • Clinical cancer registries
  • Clinical trials

Cancer Nursing Workforce:

  • Wellbeing and burnout
  • Currency of practice/education
  • Scope of practice
  • Professional recognition
  • Safety and quality
  • Leadership

^including quality of life, psychological impacts, use of patient reported outcomes, pain, financial toxicity

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted on the Research Grant Guidelines and Application Form which will be available in September 2025. Within this application, you must include:

  • A detailed Project Proposal
  • A Budget and Budget Justification
  • Your CV
  • Track Record for Team members
  • Key Personnel Administering the Grant Award; and
  • Sign the Declaration of responsibilities

We strongly recommend that you read the form carefully for information and detail about what to include and check your application prior to submission.