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, research delivery and knowledge translation.

  • 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 in gynaecological cancer research.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for a grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be an ALIVE WELL trainee (including an MPhil or PhD candidate, clinician research fellow, or early- or mid-career researcher) or consumer research partner who is actively engaged in an ALIVE WELL Program Stream, project, activity, or consumer partnership.

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

  • Where the host institution provides funding for research activities (i.e. PhD travel scholarships) or the event provides financial support, these opportunities must have been exhausted before applying for this grant.

  • Not currently hold an active ALIVE WELL Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation Grant.

Funding Opportunities

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

Seed Funding Grants

Support for pilot research projects that align with ALIVE WELL priorities and the mission of the Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation. 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: