May 21, 2025, 15:30

Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant 2025

The Nordic Cancer Union (NCU) invites applications for its 2025 Research Grant, aimed at promoting collaborative cancer research across the Nordic region. Projects must be cancer-relevant and strategically suited to a Nordic setting, with a clear synergistic benefit from working across borders.

Eligibility Criteria

The Principal Investigator must be employed at a Nordic research institution
The research team must include collaborators from at least three Nordic countries (two in exceptional cases with strong justification)
Projects must align with the NCU Research Strategy
Applications and attachments must be completed in English
The collaboration must be scientifically integrated, not a loose affiliation

Funding Details

Primary funding duration: 1 year
Renewable annually for up to a maximum of 3 years

Eligible Budget Categories

Salaries (PI, researchers, assistants)
Operational and direct research costs
Specialized equipment
Travel and study-related expenses

Review & Selection

Applications are evaluated by the NCU Scientific Committee, consisting of representatives from all six Nordic cancer societies
Evaluation is based on:
- Scientific quality
- Researcher qualifications
- Cancer relevance
- Nordic strategic alignment
- Collaborative synergy
Final decisions are made by the NCU Board following Scientific Committee recommendations

Application Process

Apply via the online portal: NCU Application Portal
You must complete 6 steps including project description, collaborators, budget, and figures (JPG format only)
The managing institution must approve the submission electronically
Full instructions available in the NCU 2025 Application Guidelines PDF

Key Deadline

Application deadline: 10 September 2025 at 16:00 CET (strictly enforced)

Contact for Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

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