# Forskarskola

**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-forskarskola
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Enables operation of a graduate school (Forskarskola) targeted at doctoral students with projects in the field of cancer.

## Summary

Cancerfonden's Forskarskola (Graduate School) grant supports institutional doctoral training programmes in cancer research in Sweden. The call funds the operation of PhD schools dedicated to cancer research, enabling structured education and supervision for doctoral students with cancer-focused projects. This is an annual programme aimed at strengthening the research training pipeline in Swedish oncology.

## Who should apply

- Swedish research institutions offering doctoral programmes in cancer research
- Institutional applicants running structured PhD schools, not individual researchers
- Programmes with multiple cancer-focused PhD student projects
- Institutions with demonstrated commitment to cancer research training infrastructure

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 1 October 2026 (application period opens 20 August 2026)
- Annual recurring call

## Tips for applicants

- This is an institutional grant, not a project grant, frame the application around the doctoral school's structure, supervisory capacity, and curriculum breadth rather than individual PhD projects.
- Cancerfonden prioritises training programmes with clear career pathways for PhD graduates; include evidence of past student placement and networking opportunities.
- Multi-site collaborative doctoral schools may strengthen the application by showing reach across Swedish cancer research institutions.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Cancerfonden Forskarskola grant for?

It funds the operation and delivery of institutional doctoral training programmes (PhD schools) in cancer research, supporting structured education and supervision for cancer-focused PhD students.

### Who can apply for Forskarskola?

Swedish research institutions running doctoral programmes in cancer, not individual researchers or PhD students.

### When is the Forskarskola deadline?

The application deadline is 1 October 2026, with an application period running from 20 August to 1 October 2026.

### Is Forskarskola an annual grant?

Yes, Cancerfonden runs this call annually.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancerfonden-forskarskola-2026-10) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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