Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer Research

ALIVE WELL Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Grants Program

ALIVE WELL Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Grants Program

The ALIVE WELL Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Grants Program supports research innovation, consumer engagement, collaboration and professional development opportunities that align with the objectives and priority areas of ALIVE WELL and the mission of the Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation.

The grants program aims to:

  • Empower emerging researchers with hands-on experience in grantsmanship, budget management, and research delivery.

  • Encourage collaboration with consumers to ensure research is aligned with patient-identified priorities.

  • Facilitate national and international exposure through conference presentations.

  • Build strong networks across clinical, industry, and consumer sectors to accelerate innovation and impact.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered eligible for funding, applicants must:

  • Be an ALIVE WELL trainee (e.g. MPhil/PhD student, early- or mid-career researcher, clinician research fellow), ANZGOG member, or a consumer representative / research partner actively engaged or interested in gynaecological cancer research.

  • Propose research projects and activities that align with the objectives and priority areas of ALIVE WELL and Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Mission, particularly in areas that address consumer-identified needs.

  • Be willing to engage in peer exchange, mentorship and promotional activities (e.g. feature in social media posts about awardees) related to ALIVE WELL.

  • Have support from their host institution (except for consumer applicants for non-research project activities).

  • Demonstrate that all other available sources of funding, including host institution funding (e.g. PhD travel scholarships) or financial support provided by the event, have been explored and exhausted before applying for this grant.

  • Not currently hold an active ALIVE WELL Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Grant, i.e. end date of previous grant awarded has passed.

Funding Opportunities

The ALIVE WELL Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation Grants Program offers two funding streams, with awards of up to $10,000 available per grant.

Seed Funding Grants

Support for pilot research projects that align with ALIVE WELL priorities and the Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation mission. These grants are designed to help generate preliminary data, develop new research collaborations, and build research capacity in gynaecological cancer.  

Activities Support Grants

Support for research-related activities such as conference attendance, training and development opportunities, networking and collaboration, consumer involvement activities, and professional development that contribute to the objectives of ALIVE WELL.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria.
  2. Review the Grant Program Guidelines.
  3. Select the funding stream most appropriate for your project or activity.
  4. Complete the relevant application form.
  5. Submit your application to alivewell.centre@uq.edu.au in accordance with the guidelines.

Application forms: