14 Aug 2025

CNSA Research Grants Now Open – with a Special New Grant for 2025

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.

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.

Over the years, CNSA’s Research Grants have supported an impressive range of nurse-led initiatives that have delivered real impact for patients, families, and the profession. Past recipients have explored diverse and practice-changing topics, including:

Nurse-led same-day discharge following laparoscopic surgery in gynaecological oncology — Bronwyn Jennings
Inflammation and symptoms in people receiving immunotherapy treatment for advanced cancer — Helen Anderson
Optimising symptom management in patients receiving bone marrow transplantation — Rachel Edwards
Medic Alerts to provide accessible treatment summaries for Allogeneic HSCT patients: A pilot study to inform a future RCT — Nicole Loft
Development of embedded mental health education for early career cancer nurses — Andrew Dimech
Nurse-led and GP-supported symptom management program for breast cancer survivors: Co-design and preliminary assessment (Funded through the BPCAQ Grant) — Benjamin Tan

These projects demonstrate the breadth and depth of innovation that CNSA members bring to the profession — from improving discharge processes and symptom management, to integrating mental health education and enhancing survivorship care.

Applications are open now, and we encourage all eligible members to consider applying — whether you’re looking to explore a novel idea, develop new models of care, or test an intervention that could be scaled nationally. With this year’s funding pool doubled through the generous support of the Hunter Breast Education Group, 2025 is the perfect year to bring your research vision to life.

Apply today and join the growing group of CNSA nurse researchers shaping the future of cancer care.

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