Cancerfonden

Forskarmånader

Deadline: 1 October 2026 (18 days)

Application period: 20 August – 1 October 2026

Last updated: 13 Sept 2026

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Forskarmånader (Research Months) from Cancerfonden funds protected research time for clinician-researchers in Sweden working on cancer-related projects across medical, healthcare, social, and behavioural science settings. The grant enables clinical staff to step back from patient-facing duties to conduct research, and runs annually with an autumn deadline.

Details

Funder	Cancerfonden
Deadline	1 October 2026
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	SE

Eligibility & scope

For researchers with clinical duties in medical, care, social science and behavioural science activities.

Who Should Apply

•Clinician-researchers with active clinical duties in medical, healthcare, social, or behavioural science settings
•Researchers based in Sweden
•Cancer-focused research projects
•Applicants seeking protected time away from patient-facing responsibilities

Key Dates

•Application period: 20 August, 1 October 2026
•Annual call

Tips for Applicants

✓Clinical duties are central to eligibility; make clear how your research sits alongside your clinical role.
✓Specify the exact time protected (months or fraction thereof) and what research milestones you plan to complete during the period.
✓Pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer are high priorities for Cancerfonden, check the call for 2026 strategic focus areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forskarmånader?

Forskarmånader is a research months grant from Cancerfonden that provides protected time for clinician-researchers to conduct cancer research without clinical duties.

Who can apply for Forskarmånader?

Clinician-researchers in Sweden based in medical, healthcare, social, or behavioural science settings with active clinical duties.

When is the Forskarmånader deadline?

The application period is 20 August to 1 October 2026, with the annual call opening each summer.

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