Regional Consumer Conference Support Grants
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Supporting eligible regional cancer consumers to attend the 2027 National Cancer Survivorship Conference.
Funding per award
Up to $1,370
Number of grants
Up to 4
Applications close
18 Nov 2026, 10 am
Conference dates
25-26 Feb 2027
About the grant
The Regional Cancer Research Network NSW (RCRN NSW) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Regional Consumer Conference Support Grants.
The scheme will provide up to four grants to support eligible regional cancer consumers to attend the 2027 National Cancer Survivorship Conference, hosted by COSA in partnership with Flinders University, the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (based at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre), and the VCCC Alliance. The conference is being held on 25–26 February 2027 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia.
Each successful applicant may receive up to $1,370 towards conference registration and accommodation (up to three nights).
Applicants must:
Reside within the geographical boundaries of one of the Network's six Local Health District partners.
Be actively involved in cancer research as a consumer representative and have completed recognised consumer training or at least three years' experience in cancer research consumer representation or advocacy.
Be a member of RCRN NSW (membership is free and interested consumers can join here prior to applying).
Applicants who are presenting or submitting an abstract to the conference are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key eligibility requirements
Key dates
Applications close
18 November 2026, 10 am
Applicants notified
25 November 2026
Conference
25-26 February 2027
How to apply
Read the guidelines to confirm eligibility and funding conditions, then complete the online application for by the closing date.