Cancer Research UK
Data for Children and Young People Cancer Award
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The Data for Children and Young People Cancer Award funds data-driven research to improve outcomes in paediatric and adolescent cancers, with a two-stage application process (outline, then full application and interview). Lead applicants must be based at a UK institution. The call prioritises research with robust data sharing plans aligned with FAIR principles and UK GDPR compliance, and welcomes industry partnership.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application + interview |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds data-driven research in children and young people's cancers. Lead applicant must be based at a UK host institution (AMRC full economic costing required for UK funding). Requires a data sharing plan aligned with FAIR principles and UK GDPR. Industry collaboration encouraged; letter of support required from commercial partners. Applications including AI/ML must provide additional methodological justification.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at a UK academic or NHS institution
- •Data scientists, clinicians, and computational researchers in paediatric or adolescent oncology
- •Projects with a clearly articulated data sharing and governance plan
- •Teams willing to partner with industry partners (with letter of support) or AI/ML methodologists
Key Dates
- •Two-stage application: outline application followed by full application and interview for shortlisted candidates
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Industry collaborators strengthen your application, secure a letter of support early and embed them into the proposal narrative, not as an afterthought.
- ✓If your project involves AI or machine learning, allocate space in the application to justify your methodological choices; generic ML claims do not pass review.
- ✓Your data sharing plan is non-negotiable; map explicitly to FAIR principles and show how you will handle UK GDPR compliance; this is scrutinised at both stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of research does the Cancer Research UK Data for Children and Young People Cancer Award fund?
Data-driven research aimed at improving outcomes in children and young people's cancers, including projects using AI and machine learning where methodologically justified.
Who can apply for the Data for Children and Young People Cancer Award?
Researchers based at UK academic or NHS institutions; lead applicants must be UK-hosted and comply with AMRC full economic costing requirements.
Is industry collaboration required?
No, but it is encouraged; if you include commercial partners, you must provide a letter of support from them.
Do I need a data sharing plan?
Yes, all applications must include a data sharing plan aligned with FAIR principles and UK GDPR compliance.
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