Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme

Current call for applications

We are considering applications in the following research themes:

1. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs)
2. Symptom control in the last year of life
3. Using existing knowledge to improve end of life care - implementation of existing research
4. Impact of palliative care day services on quality of life of patients, carers and families
5. Facilitating timely hospital discharge of people who wish to die in their preferred place of care

Please see the pdf 'Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme 2013 Overview' for full descriptions of the themes, also available for download at the bottom of this page.

How to apply

Application forms and guidelines can be found at
www.cancerresearchuk.org/marie-curie-research-programme

Deadline for submission is April 5, 2013.

The research committee will meet in October 2013.

Applicants applying for funding to conduct a trial

Please note: applicants intending to conduct any type of trial (including Randomised Controlled Trials, Feasibility studies, Early Phase and Late Phase Trials) should select the "MC - Trial Applications - October 2013" option when logging in to eGMS. For all other types of studies, please select "MC - Project Award - October 2013".

If you are unclear on which to select, please contact Dr Andrew Clempson at Andrew.Clempson@cancer.org.uk or telephone 020 3469 5334. The deadline for receipt of all applications remains 5th April 2013.

Note for applicants: The Marie Curie Cancer Care Funding Committee has requested that feedback from the first two funding calls is provided to future applicants to help them avoid common mistakes seen in applications submitted. Please download advice from the Funding Committee below.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers in UK universities, medical schools, hospitals and some research institutions.

Read terms and conditions

Period of funding

Funding is provided for up to 36 months. The application and funding process for this scheme is administered by Cancer Research UK.

To discuss whether your project is within the remit of the Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme, please contact:

Dr Sabine Best
tel: 020 7091 4144
email: sabine.best@mariecurie.org.uk

If you have administrative queries regarding applying to the Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme, please contact:

Dr Andrew Clempson
tel: 020 3469 5334
email: mariecurie@cancer.org.uk