# Travel Grants

**Funder:** Cancer Foundation Finland (Syöpäsäätiö)
**Application:** Reviewed by the Grants Committee; decided by early May
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-02
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://syopasaatio.fi/tutkimus/tutkijalle/
**Last updated:** 26 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports cancer professionals' travel for meetings and training relevant to cancer; grant size varies by destination (Europe vs. rest of world) and is paid against supporting documents.

## Summary

Cancer Foundation Finland's Travel Grants cover travel costs for cancer professionals attending meetings or training relevant to cancer. The grant amount depends on whether the destination is in Europe or elsewhere, and payment is made against supporting documents like receipts. The call runs annually with a February application window and decisions by early May.

## Who should apply

- Cancer professionals based in Finland
- Applicants attending cancer-relevant meetings or training abroad
- Researchers or clinicians needing support for conference or training travel costs

## Key dates

- Applications invited each year in February; next expected round February 2027
- Reviewed by the Grants Committee, with decisions by early May

## Tips for applicants

- Keep receipts and travel documentation ready, since the grant is paid against supporting documents rather than as an upfront lump sum.
- Note that the grant size differs for European vs. rest-of-world destinations, so specify your destination clearly in the application.
- Apply in February to align with the annual cycle and the Grants Committee's early-May decision timeline.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Cancer Foundation Finland Travel Grant pay?

The grant amount varies depending on whether the destination is in Europe or elsewhere in the world, and is paid against supporting documents such as receipts.

### Who can apply for the Cancer Foundation Finland Travel Grants?

Cancer professionals in Finland traveling to meetings or training relevant to cancer research or care are eligible to apply.

### When is the deadline for the Cancer Foundation Finland Travel Grants?

Applications open each year in February, with decisions made by early May; the next expected round is February 2027.

### How are Cancer Foundation Finland Travel Grant applications reviewed?

Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee, which issues decisions by early May.

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