Cancer Foundation Finland
Major Grant
Application system closes 19 August 2026 at 23:59. Applications open 1 June – 19 August 2026.
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Cancer Foundation Finland's Major Grant offers €600,000 over three years for senior cancer researchers conducting research in Finland. Three grants are awarded annually across any cancer-related area: prevention, detection, treatment, or rehabilitation. Applicants must be based in Finland and submit in English, with a Finnish-language lay summary required (English acceptable if not a Finnish native speaker).
Details
| Funder | Cancer Foundation Finland |
| Budget | €600k each (3 grants available) |
| Deadline | 19 August 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
Three non-targeted 3-year major grants for senior-level cancer researchers. Research must be conducted in Finland and have a clear connection to cancer prevention, detection, treatment or rehabilitation. Applications must be submitted in English; a Finnish-language popular summary is required (English acceptable if PI's native language is not Finnish). One application per applicant; only one Cancer Foundation Finland grant at a time. Up to 15% overheads allowed.
Who Should Apply
- •Senior-level cancer researchers with established track records
- •Researchers based at Finnish academic or clinical institutions
- •Projects in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, or rehabilitation
- •Applicants able to conduct research wholly in Finland
- •Researchers eligible to hold only one Cancer Foundation Finland grant concurrently
Key Dates
- •Deadline 19 August 2026 at 23:59 (applications open 1 June 2026)
- •Single-stage review process
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The lay summary in Finnish (or English if you are not a Finnish native speaker) is mandatory and read by a broad audience, write it in plain language, not technical.
- ✓Three grants are awarded; competition is tight, frame your project's clinical or public health relevance clearly alongside the science.
- ✓Up to 15% overheads are allowed; budget accordingly and be explicit about indirect costs in your plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Cancer Foundation Finland Major Grant?
€600,000 per grant over three years; three grants are awarded each year.
Who is eligible for the Cancer Foundation Finland Major Grant?
Senior-level cancer researchers based in Finland conducting research on cancer prevention, detection, treatment, or rehabilitation.
What is the deadline for the Cancer Foundation Finland Major Grant?
19 August 2026 at 23:59; applications are accepted from 1 June to 19 August 2026.
Can I hold multiple Cancer Foundation Finland grants at the same time?
No, applicants may hold only one Cancer Foundation Finland grant at a time.
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