# Forskarmånader

**Funder:** Cancerfonden
**Deadline:** 1 October 2026 (Application period: 20 August – 1 October 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.cancerfonden.se/forskning/for-forskare/sok-anslag-for-forskare/anvisningar-forskarmanader
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers with clinical duties in medical, care, social science and behavioural science activities.

## Summary

Forskarmånader (Research Months) from Cancerfonden funds protected research time for clinician-researchers in Sweden working on cancer-related projects across medical, healthcare, social, and behavioural science settings. The grant enables clinical staff to step back from patient-facing duties to conduct research, and runs annually with an autumn deadline.

## Who should apply

- Clinician-researchers with active clinical duties in medical, healthcare, social, or behavioural science settings
- Researchers based in Sweden
- Cancer-focused research projects
- Applicants seeking protected time away from patient-facing responsibilities

## Key dates

- Application period: 20 August, 1 October 2026
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Clinical duties are central to eligibility; make clear how your research sits alongside your clinical role.
- Specify the exact time protected (months or fraction thereof) and what research milestones you plan to complete during the period.
- Pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer are high priorities for Cancerfonden, check the call for 2026 strategic focus areas.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forskarmånader?

Forskarmånader is a research months grant from Cancerfonden that provides protected time for clinician-researchers to conduct cancer research without clinical duties.

### Who can apply for Forskarmånader?

Clinician-researchers in Sweden based in medical, healthcare, social, or behavioural science settings with active clinical duties.

### When is the Forskarmånader deadline?

The application period is 20 August to 1 October 2026, with the annual call opening each summer.

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