The Nordic Cancer Union Research Grants support collaborative cancer research involving institutions across the Nordic region. The program aims to stimulate high-quality projects in which cooperation between Nordic researchers creates clear scientific value and stronger outcomes than could be achieved by individual institutions working separately.
Eligible projects must involve research institutions from at least three Nordic countries, be relevant to cancer, demonstrate meaningful Nordic synergy, and align with the Nordic Cancer Union’s research strategy.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The Principal Investigator must be employed by a research institution located in a Nordic country.
- The proposed project must be directly relevant to cancer research.
- The project must involve researchers from institutions in at least three Nordic countries.
- Projects must align with the current Nordic Cancer Union research strategy.
- The application form and all supporting materials must be completed in English.
- Applicants with ongoing multi-year NCU projects must submit a comprehensive and up-to-date progress report.
Funding Details:
- Total funding available for the 2026 call is approximately EUR 950,000.
- There is no fixed minimum or maximum amount that applicants may request.
- Grants are primarily awarded for one year.
- The Scientific Committee may recommend funding for up to three years, subject to final approval by the Nordic Cancer Union Board.
- Eligible budget categories include salaries, operating costs, equipment purchase or leasing, travel, long-term study abroad, and other justified project expenses.
Deadline:
- Application deadline: September 29, 2026, at 16:00 Central European Time.
- The deadline is absolute, and the online portal will close automatically.
- Applications may be withdrawn, edited, and resubmitted before the deadline.
Further Information:
- Applications are assessed according to scientific quality, the quality of the participating researchers, cancer relevance, alignment with the NCU research strategy, and the strength of Nordic collaboration and synergy.
- The application process includes institutional approval and electronic confirmation from all listed Nordic collaborators.
- Applicants must provide a detailed budget in euros and disclose all current and pending funding connected to the project.
- Funded projects require annual progress reports, a final scientific report, and a lay summary that may be published by the Nordic Cancer Union or its member cancer societies.
- Official program information and application details: Access the Nordic Cancer Union electronic application system to review the application form, complete institutional approvals, and submit the proposal.