# NCU Annual 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
**Application:** Single stage
**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 budget €950,000. Applications submitted via NCU's own portal. Nordic cross-country collaboration is required.

## Summary

The Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call 2026 funds cancer research projects with mandatory cross-country Nordic collaboration, totalling €950,000 for the call. Projects must involve researchers from at least two Nordic countries, submitted via the NCU portal. This annual call prioritises collaborative oncology projects bridging fundamental and translational science across the Nordic region.

## Who should apply

- Cancer researchers in Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)
- Research teams spanning at least two Nordic institutions
- Fundamental or translational oncology projects
- Established research groups with prior publication and grant track record

## Key dates

- Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 16:00 local time
- Single-stage application via NCU portal
- Annual call; 2027 round anticipated to open June 2027

## Tips for applicants

- Nordic collaboration is not optional, the panel screens for meaningful co-investigator involvement across at least two countries, not token co-authorship.
- The €950,000 is the total call budget, not per-project; budget your proposal proportionately and explain how Nordic partners contribute distinct expertise.
- Submit via the NCU portal directly; do not email proposals, portal closes at 16:00 local time on 29 September with no grace period.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available in the NCU Annual Research Call 2026?

The total call budget is €950,000. Funding per project and project duration will depend on the full call text; verify exact allocation and project cost limits on the NCU website.

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

Yes, cross-country Nordic collaboration is mandatory. Projects must involve researchers from at least two Nordic countries.

### What is the deadline for the NCU Annual Research Call 2026?

The deadline is 29 September 2026 at 16:00 local time via the NCU application portal.

### Can researchers outside the Nordic region apply to this call?

The call is open to researchers in Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden). International collaborators may participate as team members but Nordic institution leadership is expected.

### Is there a two-stage application process?

No, this is a single-stage application submitted directly to the NCU portal.

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