# Kolbjørn Brambanis legat for kreftforskning – kreftforskningsstipend 2026

**Funder:** Onkologisk Forum
**Budget:** 200,000 NOK
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://onkologiskforum.org
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cancer research stipend prioritising research on cancer in children and young people; also supports other cancer research. Open to physicians during PhD work or as a supplement to continued research after PhD. May be used for international stays or equipment.

## Summary

Kolbjørn Brambanis legat offers NOK 200,000 for early-career medical doctors pursuing cancer research during or after their PhD, with priority given to paediatric and adolescent oncology. The stipend supports research, international stays, and equipment purchases, and is open to researchers in Norway. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Medical doctors during or shortly after PhD in cancer research
- Researchers based at Norwegian institutions
- Projects focused on paediatric and adolescent cancer
- Plans for international collaboration or equipment acquisition

## Key dates

- Deadline 1 September 2026
- Annual call
- Single stipend of NOK 200,000 per award

## Tips for applicants

- Priority is explicitly paediatric and young-adult cancer, centre your proposal on age-specific oncology or aetiology.
- The stipend is modest in scope; frame your research as feasible within the NOK 200,000 budget and clearly itemise use (international stay, equipment, or core research).
- Check onkologiskforum.org for the full call text and any recent updates to prioritised cancer types.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Kolbjørn Brambanis cancer research stipend?

NOK 200,000 per award.

### Who can apply for the Kolbjørn Brambanis stipend?

Medical doctors during or after PhD in cancer research, based at Norwegian institutions.

### What cancer types are prioritised in the Kolbjørn Brambanis stipend?

The call prioritises cancer in children and young people.

### What can the Kolbjørn Brambanis stipend be used for?

Research activities, international stays, and equipment purchases.

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