Cancerfonden
Junior Investigator Award
Application period: 20 August – 1 October 2026
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The Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award supports early-career cancer researchers in Sweden to establish independent research groups. The call is open to PhD-holding researchers starting their own labs, with an annual application cycle.
Details
| Funder | Cancerfonden |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Aims to recruit PhD-qualified researchers who wish to establish independent research.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD-holding researchers early in their independent career
- •Researchers based at Swedish research institutions
- •Investigators planning to establish or newly establishing an independent research group
- •Cancer research focus
Key Dates
- •Application period: 20 August, 1 October 2026
- •Annual call
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise your plan to build an independent group distinct from your prior mentor's work; Cancerfonden prioritises true independence.
- ✓Clarify how your cancer research direction reflects your own vision, not a continuation of postdoctoral mentorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award?
PhD-holding early-career researchers seeking to establish independent cancer research groups in Sweden.
Is the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award recurring?
Yes, the call opens annually with applications accepted 20 August, 1 October.
Where can I apply for the Cancerfonden Junior Investigator Award?
Eligible applicants must be based at a Swedish research institution.
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