# Cancer Foundation Finland – Major, Research and Dissertation Grants 2026

**Funder:** Cancer Foundation Finland
**Deadline:** 19 August 2026 (Call open 1 July – 19 August 2026)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://syopasaatio.fi/en/research/call-guidelines/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Annual autumn call for major grants, research grants, and doctoral dissertation grants in cancer research. Awarded by the Board of the Cancer Foundation Finland. Includes dissertation (doctoral) grants making it relevant for early-career researchers as well. Finnish institution affiliation expected; largest private cancer research funder in Finland.

## Summary

Cancer Foundation Finland's Major, Research, and Dissertation Grants 2026 funds cancer research across career stages, from doctoral students to established investigators. The call runs annually with a single application deadline and awards support from Finnish institutions. This is the largest private source of cancer research funding in Finland.

## Who should apply

- Doctoral students pursuing cancer research dissertations
- Early-career cancer researchers at Finnish academic or hospital institutions
- Established cancer research investigators seeking major project grants
- Researchers across fundamental, clinical, and translational cancer science

## Key dates

- Application window: 1 July, 19 August 2026
- Single-stage application and review
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Cancer Foundation Finland is the largest private cancer funder in Finland, prioritise local relevance and institution partnerships in your proposal.
- The three grant tiers (dissertation, research, major) are evaluated in a single call; align your budget and scope to the tier that fits your career stage and project maturity.
- Include institutional endorsement early; Finnish academic and hospital partners strengthen applications to this funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### What types of grants does Cancer Foundation Finland offer in 2026?

The call offers dissertation grants for doctoral students, research grants for early-career researchers, and major grants for established investigators in cancer research.

### Who is eligible to apply to Cancer Foundation Finland grants?

Researchers affiliated with Finnish institutions across career stages, from doctoral candidates to senior investigators.

### When is the deadline for Cancer Foundation Finland 2026 grants?

The call is open 1 July to 19 August 2026.

### Is Cancer Foundation Finland's call annual or rolling?

The call is annual, with results decided by the Board of Cancer Foundation Finland.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-foundation-finland-major-research-and-disse-2026-08) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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