Cancerfonden
Early Detection Grant
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The Cancerfonden Early Detection Grant funds research into detecting primary cancer earlier, either through new diagnostic methods or validation of methods that already have proof-of-concept data, with up to SEK 10 million per year and a cap of SEK 30 million over 3-5 years. It targets experienced principal investigators employed at Swedish educational or healthcare institutions, applying individually rather than as part of a consortium. The call explicitly excludes metastatic or recurrent disease, focusing solely on primary cancer detection.
Details
| Funder | Cancerfonden |
| Budget | Up to SEK 10M/year for 3-5 years, max SEK 30M per grant |
| Duration | 3-5 years (plus 12 months period of performance) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant (PI), employed at a Swedish educational or healthcare institution |
| Application | Single stage |
| TRL | 4-9 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Funding for research into early detection of primary cancer (not metastatic/recurrent disease), covering new diagnostic methods (Category A) or validation of methods with existing proof-of-concept data (Category B, TRL≥4). Applicant must be an experienced PI who obtained PhD by 31 Dec 2021, employed ≥20% FTE at a Swedish institution; application in English.
Who Should Apply
- •Experienced PIs who obtained their PhD by 31 December 2021
- •Researchers employed at least 20% FTE at a Swedish educational or healthcare institution
- •Projects on new diagnostic methods (TRL 4+) or validation of existing proof-of-concept diagnostics for primary cancer
- •Individual applicants, not consortia
Key Dates
- •Annual call, single-stage application
- •Project duration of 3-5 years plus a 12-month period of performance
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Clearly state whether your project is Category A (new method) or Category B (validation with existing proof-of-concept data and TRL≥4), the two tracks are evaluated differently.
- ✓Frame the proposal strictly around primary cancer detection; work targeting metastatic or recurrent disease falls outside scope and will be screened out.
- ✓Since only individual PIs apply (no consortium), the application must demonstrate the PI's own capacity to run the full diagnostic pipeline from discovery through validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Cancerfonden Early Detection Grant provide?
Up to SEK 10 million per year for 3-5 years, with a maximum of SEK 30 million per grant.
Who can apply for the Cancerfonden Early Detection Grant?
Experienced PIs who obtained their PhD by 31 December 2021 and are employed at least 20% FTE at a Swedish educational or healthcare institution.
Can I apply as part of a consortium?
No, this call requires an individual applicant acting as principal investigator rather than a consortium submission.
What kind of research does this grant fund?
It funds research into early detection of primary cancer, either new diagnostic methods (Category A) or validation of methods with existing proof-of-concept data at TRL 4 or above (Category B).
How often does Cancerfonden run this call?
The Early Detection Grant call is annual with a single-stage application process.
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