WA Cancer Fellowships

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WA Cancer Fellowships

The Department of Health WA Cancer Fellowship Program is a vital workforce development initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for Western Australians affected by cancer.

This program supports medical practitioners in advancing their expertise through specialised training and cancer research that extends beyond traditional clinical pathways.

This program is designed to foster innovation, build capacity, and ultimately enhance cancer care across Western Australia.

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Advancing Cancer Research and Care in WA

The WA Cancer Fellowships are instrumental in addressing the complex and evolving challenges within Western Australia's health system. They support research projects that align with the WA Cancer Plan 2020–2025, the national Australian Cancer Plan, and other key health reform initiatives.

By targeting critical public health issues, promoting patient-centered care, and responding to emerging health risks, the fellowships aim to enhance cancer outcomes for all Western Australians—including those in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.

The program champions multidisciplinary collaboration and consumer involvement to ensure research leads to meaningful improvements in health policy and clinical practice.

Fellowship Streams

The program offers two distinct funding streams, each running over a 12-month period:

Research Stream: Supports fellows in conducting cancer-related research, including basic clinical, health service, or population health research. Projects may be standalone, a series of smaller studies, or a defined component of a larger research initiative—provided they have clear, achievable outcomes within the fellowship period.
Training Stream: Enables fellows to gain hands-on experience in new techniques and approaches to cancer screening, diagnosis, and care. Training is typically delivered within hospital departments under the guidance of specialists. Fellows are expected to document their learning outcomes through a logbook or audit.

Key Information
Fellowships are not a substitute for clinical staffing. Routine hospital duties unrelated to the fellowship plan must be funded by the administering institution.

Projects focused solely on quality assurance, clinical audits, needs analyses, or literature reviews are not eligible for funding.

Guidelines for applicants

The WA Cancer Fellowships 2026 Guidelines for Applicants provides essential information about the WA Cancer Fellowship program. Download a copy to find out about:

eligibility criteria
application instructions
funding details
selection and assessment process
key dates
approvals and agreements
reporting requirements
frequently asked questions

The fellowship program supports medical practitioners in expanding their experiences and skills in cancer research and specialized training that cannot be funded through usual clinical pathways.

Download a copy of the guidelines

How to apply

Applicants must complete the WA Cancer Fellowships Application Form and submit via MedCareersWA. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For further information regarding the Fellowship:

Email: cancernetwork@health.wa.gov.au

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