Skip to main content

Browse all our research grants

Exploring the link between obesity and endometrial cancer

Exploring the link between obesity and endometrial cancer

We’re funding a new research project to investigate the biological process behind the link between obesity and endometrial cancer.

Read more
Do environmental pollutants contribute to colorectal cancer?

Do environmental pollutants contribute to colorectal cancer?

We hypothesise that exposure to microplastics/nanoplastics and PM2.5 contributes to the onset or speed of colorectal cancer progression, through inflammation and affecting how the immune system works

Read more
The link between overweight and obesity, and surviving head and neck cancers

The link between overweight and obesity, and surviving head and neck cancers

WCRF International is funding a pilot study assessing direction and causality in the association between BMI and head and neck cancer survival

Read more

More on oesophageal cancer

Should you pop the kettle on?

Should you pop the kettle on?

Paul Brennan, one of our researchers, investigates whether drinking hot tea increases the risk of oesophageal cancer

Read more
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers

Read more
Investigating major risk factors of oesophageal cancer in north-eastern Iran

Investigating major risk factors of oesophageal cancer in north-eastern Iran

This study will help clarify whether poor diet and hot beverage consumption are important risk factors

Read more

More on oesophageal cancer

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of esophageal, gastric, pancreas, lung and breast cancer

Piet van den Brandt’s research concluded that eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of lung, postmenopausal breast, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma in men), and stomach cancers

Read more
Is exercise helpful after oesophageal cancer surgery?

Is exercise helpful after oesophageal cancer surgery?

We’re investigating the effect of exercise on quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Read more
Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers

Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers

Risk of cancers including bowel, colon and stomach could be reduced by having a wide variety of food species in our diets

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

Thank you for your support in 2025!
A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outdoors, smiling and holding large letters that spell THANK YOU! whilst others hold signs saying THANK YOU! and blue pom-poms. Trees and buildings are in the background.

Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

Read more
Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
Text reads: From ultra-processed foods to online therapy, we’ve announced our 2025 research grants! Next to the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a small map of the world. The background is purple.

Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis

Read more
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
A group of five professionals sits around a table in a modern office, engaged in a discussion. They are smiling and appear to be collaborating, with documents and a laptop on the table.

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

Thank you for your support in 2025!
A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outdoors, smiling and holding large letters that spell THANK YOU! whilst others hold signs saying THANK YOU! and blue pom-poms. Trees and buildings are in the background.

Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

Read more
Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
Text reads: From ultra-processed foods to online therapy, we’ve announced our 2025 research grants! Next to the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a small map of the world. The background is purple.

Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis

Read more
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
A group of five professionals sits around a table in a modern office, engaged in a discussion. They are smiling and appear to be collaborating, with documents and a laptop on the table.

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Read more

Latest research-based news and blogs

Thank you for your support in 2025!
A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outdoors, smiling and holding large letters that spell THANK YOU! whilst others hold signs saying THANK YOU! and blue pom-poms. Trees and buildings are in the background.

Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

Read more
Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis
Text reads: From ultra-processed foods to online therapy, we’ve announced our 2025 research grants! Next to the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a small map of the world. The background is purple.

Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis

Read more
The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
A group of five professionals sits around a table in a modern office, engaged in a discussion. They are smiling and appear to be collaborating, with documents and a laptop on the table.

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

Read more