Research
Big C fund vital, world-class research into cancer, right here in Norfolk.
Every day, our scientists and researchers are discovering more and more methods to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in better ways than ever before; making a local, national and international difference for today and tomorrow.
Research partnerships
Being based on the Norwich Research Park means we are ideally located to work alongside the research institutes that we fund, which currently include the Quadram Institute, UEA, and NNUH.
Research case studies
From research into tumour growth and radiotherapy to new treatments for children with bone cancer, discover more about the research our students have carried out, past and present.
Apply for funding
Do you have a cancer research project you believe we would be interested in funding? Perhaps we’ve funded the first stage of your research and you’d like us to consider the next stage? Take a look at what support we may be able to offer…
Undergraduates
Grants are available to provide financial support (up to 8 weeks’ support at £175 per week) for undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience by carrying out a cancer related research project over the summer vacation. The purpose of the award is to encourage students to consider a career/research associated with cancer.
Postgraduates
Big C is proud to have funded start up projects that have often escalated into large scale ground-breaking research. We are delighted to announce that the call for applications to the 2025 grants round is now open. Funding is available for PhD studentship grants to a maximum of £50,000 per PhD.
Research case studies
About us
We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.
Impact
We’re making progress across the organisation to offer more support to people affected by cancer.
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