Cancerfonden
Junior/Senior Clinical Investigator Award
Application period: 20 August – 1 October 2026
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Cancerfonden's Junior/Senior Clinical Investigator Award funds clinically active, PhD-holding cancer researchers in Sweden at both junior and senior career stages. The call supports clinical investigators pursuing cancer research alongside patient care, with applications accepted annually during the summer window.
Details
| Funder | Cancerfonden |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports clinically active, PhD-qualified cancer researchers, both established and younger, in a clinical setting.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD-holding cancer researchers actively engaged in clinical practice
- •Junior and senior career-stage investigators in Sweden
- •Researchers combining patient care with investigative work
- •Cancer researchers based at Swedish institutions
Key Dates
- •Application period: 20 August, 1 October 2026
- •Annual call
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Clinical activity is a gating criterion, clearly detail your patient-facing role and how the research connects to your clinical practice.
- ✓Tailor your proposal to show feasibility within a clinician's schedule; Cancerfonden values realistic timelines for researcher-clinicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Cancerfonden Junior/Senior Clinical Investigator Award?
PhD-holding cancer researchers at junior or senior career stages who are clinically active in Sweden.
When is the deadline for the Cancerfonden Junior/Senior Clinical Investigator Award?
The 2026 application period runs from 20 August to 1 October 2026; the funder runs this call annually.
Do I need to be in clinical practice to apply for this award?
Yes, the award targets clinically active researchers, so active engagement in patient care is a core eligibility requirement.
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