How we choose who to fund
We fund researchers under 40 working on lung cancer (NSCLC). The funds come from marathons, sports and cultural events, and personal challenges by the Strongers community.
The 7 researchers we've funded
Our methodology
Each year the Scientific Committee selects researchers under 40 with mini-grants of €3,000. Selection is meritocratic, independent and based on public criteria. The hybrid funding model links sport to research: those who do sport or challenge themselves directly fund a lung cancer study.
- Open Calls: Annual merit-based selection.
- Peer Review: External scientific evaluation.
- Open Access: Results published and shared.
Are you a researcher?
Discover the Strongers For Research annual call: €3,000 mini-grants for researchers under 40 working on lung cancer.
Go to Grants sectionIndependent Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee evaluates the Strongers For Research call with public criteria and independence from the Board. Members are not Strongers members and have no conflicts of interest with candidates.
Prof.ssa Caterina RizzoUniversità di Pisa Dr.ssa Giuditta Di Isernia
A.O. San Camillo Forlanini, Roma
Dr. Raffaele GiustiA.O. Sant'Andrea, Roma
Transparency & Reports
Frequently asked questions about research funding
Who can apply for a Strongers For Research mini-grant?
Researchers under 40 working on lung cancer (NSCLC). Applications are submitted through the annual Strongers For Research call.
Who evaluates the applications?
An independent Scientific Committee, using merit-based criteria and peer review. Strongers plays no part in selecting the projects.
Where does the funding come from?
From sports events such as marathons, triathlons and swimming races, from donations and from cultural initiatives. Since 2023 we have funded 7 researchers for a total of €20,700.