Cluster Advisory Board

As part of a new research funding strategy aimed at maximizing impact, KWF has adopted a more targeted funding approach within thematic ‘tracks’. 

The tracks, identified and developed in close collaboration with the oncological field, are grouped in four clusters: 

• Prevention: Lifestyle and Environment
• Early detection & Minimally invasive techniques
• Cancer drugs
• Quality of life 

To connect with the field and receive continuous feedback, KWF will set up advisory boards for every cluster. These cluster-specific advisory boards will consist of experts from the field: besides researchers,other expertises and perspectives will be included, such as from patients, health care professionals and industry.   

A Cluster Advisory Board will advise KWF and evaluate whether the tracks contribute to KWF's mission goals. Advisory boards can also identify new tracks and advise KWF on the funding of specific opportunistic research initiatives outside our regular and targeted research calls. In order to do so, the advisory boards can be temporarily extended with additional relevant expertise when needed.   

The size of these boards is (ideally) limited, but with a minimum of 5 board members. Potential board members will be asked by KWF and installed for 4 years (this term can be prolonged for 4 years).