Research Grants

CNSA Research Grants are annual research grant funding opportunities for members, awarding up to $30,000 to help entry to mid-level cancer nurse researchers with project funding.

Research Grant applications are now open!

We are delighted to announce that applications for the 2025 CNSA Research Grants are now open. This year, we have $30,000 in funding available for CNSA members across the country to undertake research that advances cancer nursing practice and improves outcomes for people affected by cancer.

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In an exciting new addition for 2025, CNSA has partnered with the Hunter Breast Education Group (HBEG) and funding partner PKF Sydney and Newcastle to offer an additional $30,000 grant exclusively for CNSA members actively involved in any aspect of breast cancer care who are working in the Hunter and New England Local Health District. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation, supporting local research, and empowering cancer nurses to lead evidence-based change. 

Applications for all grant funding will take place through the standard CNSA Research Grant application form and measured against existing criteria. Members are encouraged to read through the information and please note the HBEG eligbility below.

Applications close midnight 2 October 2025. 

Are you preparing a research submission and wondering what makes it truly stand out? Dr. Elizabeth Moore, Chair of the Research Standing Committee, along with fellow committee members, held a Q&A session, which included information about grant writing, putting together a proposal, creating a budget, how to improve your application, application scoring, selection criteria, and also provided an opportunity to hear from past recipients about their experiences in research. 

To view the webinar recording, click here. 

Eligibility Criteria

CNSA Research Grants are open to all CNSA members, regardless of their stage of career. Applicants’ stage of career and experience is considered in the grant application process, to ensure equity.

Applicants may include:

  • Clinical nurses
  • Early-career researchers
  • Mid-career and experienced researchers

The primary applicant must be:

  • a current financial member of the CNSA for a minimum of 12 consecutive months +; and
  • registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and working in a cancer related field

Please note: if you are applying for the HBEG $30,000 funding, you must meet the above criteria PLUS be involved in any aspect of breast cancer care AND working in the Hunter and New England Local Health District

What are the targeted areas and priorities for CNSA Research Grants grants?

Funding is provided to support projects that align with at least one of the below identified cancer nursing research priorities:

Patient Experience and Outcomes:

  • Clinical care interventions
  • Patient education
  • Side effects and symptoms (including quality of life, psychological impacts, use of patient reported outcomes, pain, financial toxicity)
  • Supportive care
  • Survivorship

Health Services Research:

  • Access to services
  • AI in healthcare
  • Clincial cancer registries
  • Clinical trials
  • Digital health and informatics e.g. telehealth, remote symptom monitoring
  • Equity
  • Integrated care
  • Nurse-led services
  • Palliative care
  • Priority populations

Cancer Nursing Workforce:

  • Currency of practice/education
  • Leadership
  • Professional recognition
  • Scope of practice
  • Wellbeing and burnout

 

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted on the Research Grant Guidelines and Application Form. Within this application, you must include:

  • A detailed Project Proposal
  • A Budget and Budget Justification
  • Your CV
  • Track Record for Team members
  • Key Personnel Administering the Grant Award; and
  • Sign the Declaration of responsibilities

We strongly recommend that you read the form carefully for information and detail about what to include and check your application prior to submission.

For more information, we will also be holding an information session on Thursday 4 September with members of our Research Standing Committee. Watch this space for details on how to register.