# NCU Annual Research Call

**Funder:** Nordic Cancer Union
**Budget:** €950,000
**Deadline:** 29 September 2026 (Wednesday 29 September 2026, kl. 16.00)
**Consortium:** Required — Nordic collaboration between partners from multiple Nordic countries
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://kreftforeningen.no/forskning/sok-forskningsmidler/
**Last updated:** 30 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Annual call for cancer research projects with Nordic collaboration. Funded through the Norwegian Cancer Society's annual contribution to the Nordic Cancer Union. Applications via NCU's portal. Questions to ncu@kreftforeningen.no.

## Summary

The Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call funds cancer research projects requiring collaboration between partners across multiple Nordic countries, with budgets up to €950,000. The call is open to research teams in Nordic institutions working on any aspect of cancer, from fundamental biology to clinical translation. Funded through the Norwegian Cancer Society's annual contribution, it runs every year with a September deadline.

## Who should apply

- Research teams spanning at least two Nordic countries
- Researchers based at Nordic academic, hospital, or research institutions
- Cancer research projects at any stage from basic to clinical
- Consortia with clear leadership and defined partner roles

## Key dates

- Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 16:00 CET
- Annual call with recurring September deadline
- Project duration to be confirmed with funder

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium requirement is non-negotiable, establish partner roles and commitment letters early; applications without multi-country partnership are desk-rejected.
- Applications submitted via NCU's portal; verify access and document upload limits before the final week.
- Contact ncu@kreftforeningen.no with questions on eligibility; clarity on consortium composition before submission prevents rejects on administrative grounds.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I get from the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call?

Up to €950,000 per project.

### Is Nordic collaboration required for the NCU Annual Research Call?

Yes, applications must involve partners from multiple Nordic countries; single-country submissions are ineligible.

### When is the deadline for the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call?

29 September 2026 at 16:00 CET.

### Is the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call held every year?

Yes, it runs annually with a September deadline.

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