Cancer Foundation Finland
Research Grants 2026
Applications open 1 June – 19 August 2026; longer funding periods prioritised
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Cancer Foundation Finland's Research Grants fund scientific cancer research projects of 1-3 years at Finnish institutions, with longer funding periods receiving priority. The call welcomes both established researchers and newly established research groups whose leaders have completed a postdoctoral period. This is an annual opportunity with no eligibility restrictions on research topic within cancer science.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Foundation Finland |
| Deadline | 19 August 2026 |
| Duration | 1–3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
Research grants for 1–3 years for scientific cancer research in Finland; longer periods prioritised. Also available to newly established research groups whose leader has completed a successful postdoctoral period. No grants to tobacco-industry-funded researchers.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Finnish academic and research institutions
- •Established cancer researchers and leaders of newly established research groups post-postdoc
- •Scientific cancer research across all methodologies and disease areas
- •Applicants planning 2-3 year projects (longer periods prioritised in review)
Key Dates
- •Application window: 1 June, 19 August 2026
- •Single-stage review process
- •Project duration: 1-3 years (longer periods given priority)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Prioritise longer project durations in your design, the call explicitly weights 2-3 year projects higher than 1-year proposals.
- ✓The funder welcomes newly established research groups; emphasise the leader's postdoctoral achievements and independence if this applies to you.
- ✓Clarify the scope as scientific cancer research; avoid tobacco-industry associations in your funding narrative and team composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?
Applications open 1 June and close 19 August 2026. This is a single-stage process.
How long can a project funded by Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants run?
Projects run 1-3 years, with longer funding periods (2-3 years) prioritised in review.
Who is eligible for Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?
Researchers at Finnish institutions, including both established scientists and leaders of newly established research groups who have completed a postdoctoral period.
Can researchers with tobacco industry funding apply to Cancer Foundation Finland Research Grants?
No, researchers with tobacco-industry funding are ineligible.
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