ANZUP Below the Belt Research Fund

ANZUP Cancer Trials Group is a leading non-profit clinical research organization based in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in urogenital and prostate cancers. The Below the Belt Research Fund is the organization's primary grant program, established to provide essential seed funding for innovative, investigator-led research and pilot clinical trials. By coordinating a multidisciplinary network of over 2,000 clinicians and researchers, ANZUP conducts high-impact studies ranging from early-phase trials to large-scale international Phase 3 investigations. Their research portfolio focuses on improving patient outcomes through the study of novel therapies, including radiopharmaceuticals, immunotherapies, and targeted agents. The fund is supported by community initiatives such as the Below the Belt Pedalthon, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of new research ideas. ANZUP collaborates extensively with academic institutions and global pharmaceutical partners to translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice.