# Travel Grants (Cancer Foundation Finland)

**Funder:** Finnish Cancer Foundation
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage; reviewed by Grants Committee, decision by chair and secretary general
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-02
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://syopasaatio.fi/en/homepage/cancer-foundation-finlands-grants/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Travel grants for cancer professionals attending meetings and training. Grant size varies by destination (Europe vs. rest of world). Awarded based on applicant's merits and cancer relevance of the meeting. The February 2026 call has likely already closed; next expected February 2027.

## Summary

The Finnish Cancer Foundation offers annual Travel Grants to support cancer professionals attending conferences, training courses, and professional meetings. Award amounts vary by destination (Europe versus rest of world), with decisions made on applicant merit and the cancer relevance of the meeting. Applications open each February with results announced by early May.

## Who should apply

- Cancer professionals (clinicians, researchers, allied health staff) based in Finland
- Applicants attending conferences, training courses or professional meetings with clear cancer relevance
- Early- and mid-career researchers seeking international professional development
- Individuals with a demonstrated track record in cancer work or research

## Key dates

- Annual deadline in February (next expected round February 2027)
- Single-stage review by Grants Committee
- Decisions announced by beginning of May

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the cancer relevance and professional value of the meeting; the foundation weights this heavily in award decisions.
- Clearly articulate your merit and standing in cancer research or practice, grant size and award likelihood both reflect applicant credibility.
- Match your destination category (Europe or rest of world) to the correct award tier; grant sizes differ by region.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the Finnish Cancer Foundation Travel Grant?

Cancer professionals based in Finland, including researchers, clinicians, and allied health staff with demonstrated engagement in cancer work.

### What does the Finnish Cancer Foundation Travel Grant cover?

Travel costs for attendance at conferences, training courses, and professional meetings with cancer relevance; award amounts vary by destination (Europe versus rest of world).

### When does the Finnish Cancer Foundation Travel Grant application window open?

Applications are invited each February, with funding decisions made by the beginning of May.

### How much is the Finnish Cancer Foundation Travel Grant?

Award amounts vary depending on the destination and the applicant's merit; Europe-based travel and rest-of-world travel have different grant sizes.

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