National Lung Cancer Screening Program Research Grants 2026

Overview Cancer Australia is inviting research proposals under the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) Research Grants 2026 grant opportunity. The grant opportunity will support research that informs the ongoing evolution and optimisation of the NLCSP in detecting lung cancer early and improving outcomes for people with lung cancer. Purpose The grant opportunity is seeking research proposals that investigate at least one element of the NLCSP's screening and assessment pathway. Research focus areas may include eligibility criteria, improving equity in the delivery and outcomes of the NLCSP, and improving participation, particularly for priority population groups. Funding At least $1.2 million in total funding is available under this grant opportunity Eligibility The applicant organisation must be listed as a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Administering Institution at the time the grant opportunity opens Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements set out in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines Applicants should refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for full eligibility requirements How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through Can-Grant, Cancer Australia's grant management system. Information on how to access Can-Grant is available on the Cancer Australia website. Applicants must complete all mandatory minimum data fields in Can-Grant by 5:00 pm AEDT on 17 December 2026 to remain eligible to submit a full application Applicants may complete the remaining fields in the full application on Can-Grant at any time up to the closing date and time Applicants should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and all other grant opportunity documentation before applying The application form is only available digitally and all application submissions must be made through the Can-Grant portal Enquiries Contact: NLCSP Research Grants Secretariat Email: lungcancerscreening@canceraustralia.gov.au