# Research Grants 2026

**Funder:** Cancer Foundation Finland
**Deadline:** 19 August 2026 (Applications open 1 June – 19 August 2026; longer funding periods prioritised)
**Duration:** 1–3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://syopasaatio.fi/en/research/research-grants/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Research grants for 1–3 years for scientific cancer research in Finland; longer periods prioritised. Also available to newly established research groups whose leader has completed a successful postdoctoral period. No grants to tobacco-industry-funded researchers.

## Summary

Cancer Foundation Finland's Research Grants fund scientific cancer research projects of 1-3 years at Finnish institutions, with longer funding periods receiving priority. The call welcomes both established researchers and newly established research groups whose leaders have completed a postdoctoral period. This is an annual opportunity with no eligibility restrictions on research topic within cancer science.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Finnish academic and research institutions
- Established cancer researchers and leaders of newly established research groups post-postdoc
- Scientific cancer research across all methodologies and disease areas
- Applicants planning 2-3 year projects (longer periods prioritised in review)

## Key dates

- Application window: 1 June, 19 August 2026
- Single-stage review process
- Project duration: 1-3 years (longer periods given priority)

## Tips for applicants

- Prioritise longer project durations in your design, the call explicitly weights 2-3 year projects higher than 1-year proposals.
- The funder welcomes newly established research groups; emphasise the leader's postdoctoral achievements and independence if this applies to you.
- Clarify the scope as scientific cancer research; avoid tobacco-industry associations in your funding narrative and team composition.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the application deadline for Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?

Applications open 1 June and close 19 August 2026. This is a single-stage process.

### How long can a project funded by Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants run?

Projects run 1-3 years, with longer funding periods (2-3 years) prioritised in review.

### Who is eligible for Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?

Researchers at Finnish institutions, including both established scientists and leaders of newly established research groups who have completed a postdoctoral period.

### Can researchers with tobacco industry funding apply to Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?

No, researchers with tobacco-industry funding are ineligible.

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

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