# Research Grants

**Funder:** Swiss Cancer Research
**Budget:** Up to CHF 375,000 over 3–4 years
**Deadline:** 31 July 2026 (12:00 noon Central European Time)
**Duration:** 3–4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage — online submission via Grant Application Portal (GAP)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-01
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.ch/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/research-grants/
**Last updated:** 30 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to independent scientists at Swiss research institutions. Covers basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and health services cancer research. Only industry-independent projects with clear cancer relevance are eligible. Maximum one ongoing project per main applicant. Submissions must be made online via the GAP portal.

## Summary

Swiss Cancer Research funds independent scientists at Swiss institutions with up to CHF 375,000 over 3-4 years for basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial or health services cancer research. The call prioritises industry-independent projects with clear cancer relevance and accepts only one ongoing project per principal investigator. Calls are annual, with results typically announced within months of the submission deadline.

## Who should apply

- Independent scientists holding positions at recognised Swiss research institutions
- Researchers in basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial or health services cancer science
- Applicants with industry-independent projects that are clearly cancer-focused
- Scientists without another ongoing funded project as principal investigator

## Key dates

- Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 12:00 noon Central European Time
- Single-stage online submission via the Grant Application Portal (GAP)
- Project duration: 3-4 years

## Tips for applicants

- Independence from industry is a gating criterion, clearly document any commercial relationships or licensing agreements and justify why the research remains unbiased.
- You are limited to one ongoing project as principal investigator; verify your current portfolio before submitting.
- Upload all application materials to the GAP portal before the noon CET deadline; late submissions are not accepted.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I apply for in a Swiss Cancer Research grant?

Up to CHF 375,000 over a 3-4 year project period.

### Who is eligible to apply to Swiss Cancer Research grants?

Independent scientists based at recognised Swiss research institutions, with one ongoing project maximum as principal investigator.

### What research areas does Swiss Cancer Research fund?

Basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and health services cancer research, provided the project is industry-independent and clearly cancer-focused.

### When is the deadline for Swiss Cancer Research grants?

31 July 2026 at 12:00 noon Central European Time; applications are submitted online via the Grant Application Portal (GAP).

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/swiss-cancer-research-research-grants-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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