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Conferences and Workshops

Funding for scientific conferences and workshops that will bring us closer to understanding brain tumours by inspiring innovative research in the key areas outlined in our research strategy, Accelerating a Cure‘, and driving progress in the field.


Purpose and scope

We are seeking applications for researcher-led scientific conferences and workshops that will facilitate:

  • Collaboration between members of the research community
  • Discussion between interdisciplinary researchers or healthcare workers
  • New partnerships between research and industry
  • The identification of key barriers which need to be overcome if we are to progress research in this field
  • A focus on improving quality of life

Funding of up to £5,000 per event is available. Applications for more than £5,000 can still be requested after speaking to the Charity Research team first. Funding will be allocated to cover direct costs, including venue hire, travel and accommodation.

The award will be made in Pounds Sterling and will be cash limited at the point of award. It will be the responsibility of the Host Institution to make conversions into other currencies. The Charity is not responsible for any fluctuations in exchange rate over the course of the programme.

Prior to the conference or workshop, 80% of the funding will be allocated, with the final 20% given on receipt of a scientific report following the event.

  • All applications must address at least one of the priorities highlighted in our strategy ‘Accelerating a Cure’. Applications which do not fit the strategic priorities of The Charity will not be funded
  • The Lead Applicant can be based anywhere in the world
  • The event can take place anywhere in the world
  • Applications for the same event taking place over multiple years will be accepted
  • A Charity representative must be allowed to attend the full meeting. We also reserve the right to a speaking slot in the event

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with The Charity’s goals as highlighted in our strategy ‘Accelerating a Cure’
  • The potential to bring together leading researchers across different disciplines to discuss new approaches to brain tumour research or the potential to bring together leading health care practitioners and improve service delivery or implement best practice in the UK
  • The potential to initiate and develop future work and collaborations
  • The feasibility of the event and its value for money

Further essential reading

There are other documents you must read before applying to this grant round:

Open access policy – PDF

This document sets out The Charity's expectations in terms of how our grantholders share their primary research papers and non-commissioned reviews

Data protection statement – PDF

This statement details how the information you give us will be processed, used and stored in accordance with data protection legislation


How to apply

All applications should be made through our grant management portal. 

If you need help creating or accessing your account please contact the Research Team on research@thebraintumourcharity.org


Further information

If you would like to discuss your application or need any information, please contact the Research Team.

E-mail: research@thebraintumourcharity.org
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 418190