Research Excellence

Cancer Council WA Research Excellence Awards

Due Date: 11/05/2025

The Research Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Western Australia’s leading cancer researchers across all disciplines, recognizing their contributions to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to researchers in any area of cancer-related research

  • Applicants must be based in Western Australia

  • Three award categories:

    • Early Career Cancer Researcher of the Year

    • Cancer Researcher of the Year

    • Professor Bruce Armstrong Research Career Achievement Award

Funding Details:

  • Early Career Cancer Researcher of the Year: AUD 10,000

  • Cancer Researcher of the Year: AUD 20,000

  • Professor Bruce Armstrong Award: AUD 20,000

  • Funds must be applied to a cancer research area of interest

Deadline:

  • Nominations open: 16 July 2025

  • Deadline: 5 November 2025 at 4:00 PM

  • Outcome notification: February–March 2026

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