Expanding Theories Awards

Purpose and scope

This scheme supports pilot studies that explore and develop novel concepts that may eventually lead to significant improvements in clinical outcomes, including quality of life, for people with brain tumours.

We also welcome proposals that explore innovative approaches that could fundamentally change our understanding, diagnosis, and/or management of brain tumours.

This scheme aims to allow the generation of sufficient data to support applications for larger scale projects to national/international funding organisations.

Funding

Funding of up to £60,000 per year, for up to 2 years can be requested.

Eligibility criteria

• All grant applications must focus on at least one of the research priorities highlighted in in our research strategy A Cure Can't Wait
• This award is open to international researchers, but applications including a UK collaborator will be looked on favourably
• The Lead Applicant must hold an employment contract beyond the period of the grant
• Proposals must contain scope for future work should the pilot study prove to be successful
• Clear explanation of how this could lead to benefits to those affected by brain tumours
• All applications must have input from those affected by brain tumours as early as possible, preferably during scoping of the project

Key Dates:

Assessment Criteria

Proposals should address a key, unresolved area in brain tumour research that could lead to a shift in the concepts or methods that drive the field

• Novelty of approach
  The project should be exploratory in nature and employ novel concepts, approaches or methods with innovative aims
• Expertise of applicants
  The applicants must be appropriately trained and well suited to carry out the planned studies.  It is not essential for the Lead Applicant to have experience in brain tumour research; however there must be suitable collaborative arrangements with experts in this area
• Feasibility of project
  The scientific rationale must logically support the proposed study.  The proposal must also expect meaningful results to support or reject the original hypothesis within the two year time frame
• Potential impact on the field
  The project must challenge existing paradigms or develop new methodologies or technologies and have the potential for further investigation

Applying for this grant

Applications must be submitted online through our Grant Management Portal:

Apply here

Further information

If you would like to discuss project ideas or require any additional information, please contact the Research Team.
E-mail: research@thebraintumourcharity.org
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 418190