- Our Grants Advisory Committee structure
- Express your interest in becoming a Research Committee or Subcommittee member details
- Expectations of committee members
- Membership terms
- Scientific Committee Training Workshop
Our Grants Advisory Committee structure
The Research Grants Advisory Committee (Research Committee) is a committee of Cancer Council WA. The primary role of the Research Grants Advisory Committee and its Subcommittee’s is to assist Cancer Council WA in fulfilling its responsibilities to ensure an investment in the highest quality research in WA in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Express your interest in becoming a Research Committee or Subcommittee member
Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below.
Submitted EOI forms will be reviewed by Cancer Council WA and our Research Grant Advisory Committee Chair. Once approved, nominees will be invited to join the Research Grant Advisory Committee or one of its Subcommittees, or shortlisted if all eligible places are filled.
Our scientific members are researchers from recognised research institutions in Western Australia. Membership is determined by maximising excellence and diversity by giving consideration to track record, administering and research institutions and area/s of expertise.
Potential members may be asked to a brief meeting/interview with the Research Grants Advisory Committee Chair.
Opportunities are available for researchers at all career stages.
Express your interest in being an External Reviewer
Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below.
External Reviewers are required for specific grant/funding rounds such as the Research Project Grants, Expression of Intent stage. Specific expertise may be required for a particular grant/funding opportunity.
Expectations of committee members
Our Research Committee and Subcommittees are primarily responsible for the peer review of applications. Our Research Committee members also provide guidance on the strategic directions of our Research Funding Program.
Research Committee members are expected to exemplify integrity in all involvement with the peer-review process, including notifying the Cancer Council WA of any potential or actual conflict of interest.
Membership terms
| Committee and Postdoctoral Subcommittee | 2 x three year terms run consecutively |
| Pre-doctoral Sub-committee | Two years |
| Collaborative Cancer Grant Scheme Committee | 2 x three application year terms run consecutively |
See who is a current member of this committee.
Positions on our panels are volunteer positions and no honoraria are paid, however approved out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.
For further information or questions, please contact Research Funding Program Team on (08) 9212 4333 or at cancercouncilwa.research@cancerwa.asn.au