Joint Research Projects in Cancer

The Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium, established in 1999, is aiming to provide world-class cancer care to people on the island of Ireland. Developing a core of well-trained cancer research specialists is central to attaining this goal and is a key activity of the Cancer Consortium.

What are the objectives of this project?

This joint research project aims to develop strong and sustainable relationships between cancer researchers and research institutions in Ireland and the U.S. by supporting a shared post-doctoral researcher working on a defined cancer research project of mutual interest. The project is awarded on a full-time basis over three years. The research project requires at least one year to be spent with the Irish Principal Investigator and at least one year with the U.S. Principal Investigator.

In the Ireland, research areas covered include, but are not limited to, biomedical and clinical sciences, translational research, public health, epidemiology, health service research and practice-based research.

In Northern Ireland the research areas covered will be clinical sciences, translational research, public health, epidemiology, health service research and practice-based research.

Who should apply?

Applications are invited from Principal Investigators in a cancer-related discipline working on the island of Ireland. Applicants must apply as part of a team, which should include an Irish Investigator, a U.S. Investigator (an NCI intramural researcher or an NCI grantee) and a post-doctoral researcher.

What does the joint research project grant include?

The grant provides for the research costs of the project, the salary of a post-doctoral researcher for a period of up to three years, costs associated with the researcher’s travel to and from the US, the cost of attendance by the researcher at one scientific meeting per year and travel and subsistence costs associated with a one-week exchange visit for the Investigators from Ireland and the U.S. The researcher must be eligible for a J1 visa to work in the U.S.

What is the deadline for applications?

The 2007 JRPC Call for Applications has closed. Please check back for information on the next call.

For more information on how to apply, see attachment: JRPC - Guidance notes (pdf)