# Junior Investigator Award

**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-junior-investigator-award
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Aims to recruit PhD-qualified researchers who wish to establish independent research.

## Summary

The Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award supports early-career cancer researchers in Sweden to establish independent research groups. The call is open to PhD-holding researchers starting their own labs, with an annual application cycle.

## Who should apply

- PhD-holding researchers early in their independent career
- Researchers based at Swedish research institutions
- Investigators planning to establish or newly establishing an independent research group
- Cancer research focus

## Key dates

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

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise your plan to build an independent group distinct from your prior mentor's work; Cancerfonden prioritises true independence.
- Clarify how your cancer research direction reflects your own vision, not a continuation of postdoctoral mentorship.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award?

PhD-holding early-career researchers seeking to establish independent cancer research groups in Sweden.

### Is the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award recurring?

Yes, the call opens annually with applications accepted 20 August, 1 October.

### Where can I apply for the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award?

Eligible applicants must be based at a Swedish research institution.

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

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