# NCU Annual Cancer Research Call 2026 (Nordic Cancer Union)

**Funder:** Nordic Cancer Union (NCU)
**Budget:** €950,000
**Deadline:** 29 September 2026 (16:00 local time; application portal on NCU website)
**Consortium:** Required — Nordic collaboration required
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://kreftforeningen.no/forskning/sok-forskningsmidler/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Annual call for cancer research projects with Nordic collaboration. Total pool of €950,000. Applications submitted via NCU's own portal. Questions to ncu@kreftforeningen.no.

## Summary

The NCU Annual Cancer Research Call 2026 offers €950,000 in total funding for cancer research projects requiring Nordic collaboration across multiple countries. The call is open to cancer researchers based at institutions in Nordic regions, with projects strengthening research networks and capacity across Scandinavia and the wider Nordic area. Applications must be submitted via the NCU online portal by 29 September 2026 at 16:00 local time.

## Who should apply

- Cancer researchers based at Nordic institutions seeking collaborative partnerships
- Research teams that can assemble Nordic consortium partners across at least two countries
- Projects with translational or clinical-fundamental scope addressing cancer prevention, treatment, or care
- Established research groups with prior grant success or demonstrated research capacity

## Key dates

- Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 16:00 local time via NCU online portal
- Annual call cycle
- Project duration varies by awarded budget and scope

## Tips for applicants

- Nordic collaboration is mandatory, pre-identify and commit consortium partners before submission; weak co-investigator letters sink applications here.
- The shared €950,000 pool means individual project budgets are likely modest; tailor scope and team size to realistic framing.
- Submit questions early to ncu@kreftforeningen.no; NCU staff are responsive and can clarify eligibility or portal issues.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the total funding available in the NCU Annual Cancer Research Call 2026?

The total pool is €950,000 distributed across awarded projects; individual project budgets depend on the number and size of submissions.

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

Yes, the call requires consortium partnerships involving institutions from multiple Nordic countries.

### When is the deadline for the NCU Annual Cancer Research Call 2026?

The deadline is 29 September 2026 at 16:00 local time, with applications submitted via the NCU online portal.

### Does the NCU Annual Cancer Research Call run every year?

Yes, this is an annual call with applications accepted through the NCU's dedicated online portal each year.

### What types of cancer research are eligible for the NCU call?

The call is open to cancer research projects broadly; contact ncu@kreftforeningen.no for clarification on specific research types or methodologies.

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