The Scientific Committee members review all requests for funding submitted by researchers to Swiss Cancer Research and its partner organization, the Swiss Cancer League. The Committee evaluates the research funding requests according to clearly defined criteria. The focus is always on whether the research projects have the potential to yield new knowledge on the prevention, development or treatment of cancer. In addition, the Committee ensures high scientific quality by assessing, for example, the originality and feasibility of the research projects - and recommends only the best for funding.
The 19 members of the Scientific Committee are recognized experts with outstanding scientific records of accomplishment. They are elected for a term of three years and can be re-elected twice. The Committee covers all research areas relevant to cancer research.
