# Krebs-Prävention und -Früherkennung – Normalverfahren/Einzelförderung

**Funder:** Deutsche Krebshilfe
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.krebshilfe.de/forschen/foerderung/foerderprogramme/krebs-praevention-und-frueherkennung/
**Last verified:** 21 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Sachbeihilfen (project grants) for innovative research in cancer prevention and early detection (Krebs-Prävention und -Früherkennung). Includes validation and establishment of new early-detection methods (e.g. biomarkers, imaging). Applicants should follow the guidelines from the 'Versorgungsmaßnahmen und -forschung' programme. Proposals must be submitted in German.

## Summary

Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid) funds project grants for innovative research in cancer prevention and early detection, including validation of new screening biomarkers and imaging methods. Proposals must be submitted in German and are evaluated continuously under the organisation's care and services research guidelines. This is an open, rolling call with no fixed deadline.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at German academic, hospital, or public research institutions
- Projects focused on cancer prevention or early detection strategies
- Validation studies of novel biomarkers or imaging techniques for cancer screening
- Teams capable of writing proposals in German

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline: submit proposals at any time following funder guidelines
- Project grants are time-limited with scope defined in the Versorgungsmaßnahmen und -forschung (care and services research) programme

## Tips for applicants

- Proposals must be written in German; English-language submissions are not accepted for this call.
- Focus on innovation and clear timelines; Deutsche Krebshilfe prioritises time-limited, concrete milestones over open-ended research.
- Include validation pathways for biomarkers or imaging methods; screening-oriented research that bridges bench findings to clinical application scores well.

## Frequently asked questions

### What types of cancer prevention and early detection research does Deutsche Krebshilfe fund?

The funder supports innovative projects in cancer prevention and early detection, including validation of new screening biomarkers and imaging techniques. Applications follow Deutsche Krebshilfe's care and services research guidelines.

### What is the language requirement for Deutsche Krebshilfe proposals?

Proposals must be submitted in German; English-language applications are not accepted for this call.

### Is there a deadline for Deutsche Krebshilfe cancer prevention grants?

No fixed deadline; this is a rolling call and proposals can be submitted at any time following funder guidelines.

### Where can researchers apply for Deutsche Krebshilfe cancer prevention grants?

Eligible applicants are researchers based at German academic, hospital, or public research institutions.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/deutsche-krebshilfe-krebs-pr-vention-und-fr-herkennung-normalverfahren-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.