# Nordic Cancer Union Research Call

**Funder:** Nordic Cancer Union
**Budget:** €950,000 total call budget
**Deadline:** 29 September 2026 (16:00 CEST)
**Consortium:** Required — Nordic collaboration between research groups in Nordic countries
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://kreftforeningen.no/forskning/sok-forskningsmidler/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Annual Nordic Cancer Union call funding cancer research projects with Nordic collaboration, administered via the Norwegian Cancer Society. Total call budget is €950,000.

## Summary

The Nordic Cancer Union Research Call funds cancer research projects that bring together research groups from at least two Nordic countries, with a total call budget of €950,000. It is administered via the Norwegian Cancer Society and runs annually, making it a recurring option for cross-border Nordic cancer research collaborations.

## Who should apply

- Cancer researchers based at institutions in Nordic countries
- Consortia spanning research groups in at least two Nordic countries
- Projects with a clear cross-border collaborative design
- Applicants able to coordinate submission through the Norwegian Cancer Society administration

## Key dates

- Deadline: 29 September 2026, 16:00 CEST
- Single-stage application
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Secure and document firm commitments from all Nordic partner groups early, since consortium collaboration is a strict requirement, not just a scoring factor.
- Submit well before the 16:00 CEST deadline on the day, plan for administrative sign-off from each partner institution across borders.
- Since this is a single-stage submission, ensure the full proposal is complete and polished on first submission, there is no pre-proposal filter to correct course.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Nordic Cancer Union Research Call provide?

The call has a total budget of €950,000 shared across all funded projects in the round.

### Who can apply for the Nordic Cancer Union Research Call?

Research groups based in Nordic countries that form a collaborative consortium with at least one other Nordic research group can apply.

### Is the Nordic Cancer Union Research Call a recurring programme?

Yes, it is run annually by the Nordic Cancer Union.

### How is the Nordic Cancer Union Research Call administered?

The call is administered via the Norwegian Cancer Society on behalf of the Nordic Cancer Union.

### How many stages does the application process have?

The call uses a single submission stage.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nordic-cancer-union-research-call-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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