# Research Grant

**Funder:** Nordic Cancer Union (NCU)
**Consortium:** Required — collaboration between researchers from Nordic countries
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-08
**Eligible countries:** SE, DK, NO, FI, IS
**Official call:** https://ncu.nu/cancer-research/application/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

NCU funds and encourages collaboration in cancer research between the Nordic countries.

## Summary

The Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant funds collaborative cancer research projects involving partnership across Nordic countries. The programme is open to research teams that include investigators from at least two Nordic nations, with an emphasis on fostering cross-border scientific networks. The call runs annually with applications closing in early September.

## Who should apply

- Research teams with investigators in at least two Nordic countries
- Cancer researchers at academic or research institutions in Nordic member nations
- Projects with clear collaborative benefit across borders
- Established or early-career researchers proposing joint Nordic initiatives

## Key dates

- Application deadline: early September 2026
- Annual call cycle
- Multi-country consortium required

## Tips for applicants

- Nordic collaboration is mandatory; frame the research question as one that benefits strategically from cross-border teams, not merely as parallel work.
- Ensure all co-investigators from different Nordic countries confirm commitment in writing; weak partnership commitment is a common weakness in consortium bids.
- Align your project with Nordic cancer research priorities, review the funder's strategic plan if available on their website.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant a consortium grant?

Yes, the grant requires collaboration between at least two Nordic countries; applicants must include co-investigators from different Nordic nations.

### When is the application deadline for the Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant?

Applications close in early September; the 2026 round deadline is early September 2026.

### Who can apply to the Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant?

Cancer researchers at institutions in Nordic countries who form a multi-country collaborative team.

### Is the Nordic Cancer Union Research Grant recurring?

Yes, the call runs annually with applications typically closing in early September.

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

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