Research & Development

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Our Research Mission

Research in biomedical science provides basis for the application of evidence-based medicine. This is how medical science has evolved and continues to develop. Research and studies helps generate new knowledge that unfolds many mysteries of the nature, environment, life sciences, and their interactions to produce disease or no disease.

Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) believes that new knowledge on various aspects of cancer generated through research and studies will advance cancer care and prevention in Nepal. In order to promote research and development (R&D), NCHRC provides platform to health professionals from inside and outside the hospital to conduct quality research projects on cancer and other related fields.

Institutional Review Committee (IRC)

Takes care of the ethical issues of the study, ensuring all research meets the highest ethical standards and protects participant rights.

Hospital Research Board (HRB)

Provides administrative and technical support for research projects, facilitating smooth research operations and collaboration.

Research Categories & Types

We welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds and support various types of research projects

Category A

Nepalese Citizens

Local researchers and healthcare professionals

Category B

Non-Resident Nepalese

NRN researchers from around the world

Category C

SAARC Nations

Researchers from SAARC member countries

Category D

International

Global researchers and institutions

Research Scope

  • Single hospital/health institution based research projects
  • Multicenter based research projects
  • Collaborative national/international research

Research Types

  • Survey and simple data collection studies
  • Observational and epidemiological studies
  • Experimental studies and clinical trials

Priority Cancers for Research

Health professionals, students from clinical, diagnostic, public health, nursing, and allied fields are encouraged to conduct studies based on these priority areas to support cancer care and prevention.

Cervical Cancer

Lung Cancer

Breast Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Liver Cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Head & Neck Cancer

Hematological Cancer

Besides these priority cancers, investigators might have interest in other cancer types or conduct biomedical research in different areas. The hospital is open to discuss every aspect of research that contributes to science and cancer care. NCHRC also provides opportunities to conduct research projects on health system research, building and architecture, and Biomedical Engineering.

Biological Materials & Specimens

In relation to laboratory samples such as tissues, blood and any biological materials, HRB strictly follows the policy and recommendations made by Institutional Review Committee (IRC) and Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC).

Research Collaboration

HRB-NCHRC encourages signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Research Collaborative Agreement (RCA) with institutions and Principal Investigators for conducting research projects.

Application Process

Ready to start your research journey with us? Follow our streamlined application process

How to Apply

Research proposals which are already developed should be submitted along with an application to the Chairman, Hospital Research Board. The HRB will request other supporting documents for official purposes.

The RCA details various aspects of the research project including role and responsibilities of the researcher and the host institution. For more details, please contact NCHRC or visit the hospital website.

Ready to Start Your Research?

Join our research community and contribute to advancing cancer care in Nepal