14 Aug 2025

Have you applied for a CNSA Research Grant yet?

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. This year, we have a combined $60,000 funding available for CNSA members to undertake research that advances cancer nursing practice and improves outcomes for people affected by cancer.

In an exciting new addition to the $30,000 in national research grants available 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.

Interested in applying? Join our Research Standing Committee Chair, Dr Elizabeth Moore, and other members of the committee on Thursday 4 September for a practical Q&A webinar on the process, and what makes a good submission stand out from the crowd. Register Now to secure your spot!

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

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