Public Funding of Cancer Research in the European Union
Author Information
Author(s): Seth Eckhouse, Richard Sullivan
Primary Institution: European Cancer Research Managers Forum
Hypothesis
Is public funding for cancer research in the EU adequate to meet the growing needs?
Conclusion
The survey found that public funding for cancer research in the EU is inadequate and varies significantly by country.
Supporting Evidence
- The EU spends €1.43 billion on cancer research for 2002-2003.
- Only 50% of high-quality cancer research proposals were funded under the FP6.
- Charities contributed around €667.3 million to cancer research in the EU.
Takeaway
The EU doesn't spend enough money on cancer research, which is important for finding new treatments and helping patients.
Methodology
A survey was conducted among public funders of cancer research in the EU to assess their funding levels.
Limitations
The survey may have underestimated the funding gap between the EU and the US due to exclusion of accession countries.
Participant Demographics
139 noncommercial funding organizations across the EU.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website