Cancerfonden
Senior Investigator Award
Application period: 20 August – 1 October 2026
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Cancerfonden's Senior Investigator Award funds established cancer researchers outside traditional academic structures in Sweden, enabling research leadership without a permanent university position. The award is open to well-qualified researchers who have built strong track records in cancer science and wish to pursue independent projects outside conventional institutional hierarchies. The call runs annually with an autumn deadline.
Details
| Funder | Cancerfonden |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports established and well-qualified cancer researchers who do not hold a permanent university position.
Who Should Apply
- •Established cancer researchers with strong publication and research records
- •Researchers not holding a permanent academic position at a Swedish university
- •Applicants based in Sweden or eligible to work there
- •Cancer research across all disciplines and methodologies
Key Dates
- •Application period: 20 August, 1 October 2026
- •Annual call cycle
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise your research leadership and independence from traditional institutional affiliation, this is the award's core differentiator.
- ✓Frame how lack of a permanent position has shaped your research vision and independence, rather than presenting it as a constraint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cancerfonden Senior Investigator Award?
Established and well-qualified cancer researchers who do not hold a permanent position at a Swedish university.
Is the Cancerfonden Senior Investigator Award annual?
Yes, the call runs annually with applications opening in August and closing on 1 October.
Where must I be based to apply for the Cancerfonden Senior Investigator Award?
Applicants must be in Sweden or eligible to work there.
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