Research Innovation Awards

All proposals must align with our research strategy and must clearly demonstrate the innovative nature of the research and how it will lead to the improved health and well-being of men affected by, or at high risk of, prostate cancer. The application and assessment process reflects our increased focus on innovation and potential impact, and so you should make every effort to detail how your proposal meets those criteria.

We would expect projects to be between 1 to 5 years in duration; however again you should apply for however long you need. Projects that are shorter or longer than 1-5 years are still eligible; although, you should discuss this further with the Research Team at Prostate Cancer UK before applying.

This scheme will fund both fundamental and clinical research (and all stages in between); however, research at all stages will be expected to have a focus on eventual benefit to men. Applicants will be expected to set out a logical and realistic path of work that will need to happen at the end of the award in order to deliver that benefit to men.

We will also consider applications that bring innovative ideas from other cancer types and other diseases to be tested or translated for prostate cancer and we encourage applicants to build teams that include experts from other disciplines and other countries where that will improve the project.

1: Expression of Interest Stage

• DEADLINE: Calls close at early October.
• SHORTLISTING: Applications are considered by our Research Advisory Committee in December and a decision made on which proposals to shortlist to the second stage.
• NOTIFICATION: Applicants are notified of the outcome of their submission in by early January. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a second stage application form.

2: Second Stage (for shortlisted applicants)

• DEADLINE: Shortlisted applicants must submit their second stage proposals and ensure that all online declarations and approvals have been completed by the relevant parties before the deadline in early March.
• PEER REVIEW: Submitted applications will then be subject to external peer review (in line with AMRC guidance). The peer reviewers' comments will be sent to the applicants (anonymously) via our online system.
• REBUTTAL: Applicants will have an opportunity to submit a response to the reviewers' comments in early May.
• DECISION: All applications, reviews and rebuttals will then be considered by our Research Advisory Committee in June who shall make final funding recommendations to our Board of Trustees.
• NOTIFICATION: Final funding decisions are made and applicants will be notified as to the outcome of their submission via email in July. We appreciate your patience during this time.

All awards made will be in line with our terms and conditions (please note - these terms may be subject to change).