Danish Cancer Society
Hoveduddeling indenfor projektstøtte til: Humanistisk, samfunds- og folkesundhedsvidenskabelig og epidemiologisk kræftforskning
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The Danish Cancer Society's main grant round (Hoveduddeling) funds research projects in humanities, social science, public health, and epidemiological cancer research, open to researchers based in Denmark. This annual call supports work that addresses cancer from non-laboratory perspectives, including health behaviour, health systems, outcomes research, and cancer prevention. Proposals are submitted in Danish.
Details
| Funder | Danish Cancer Society |
| Deadline | 19 January 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Main annual project funding round for humanities, social science, public health and epidemiological cancer research at Danish institutions.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Danish academic or hospital institutions
- •Scholars in humanities, social science, public health or epidemiology with cancer focus
- •Projects addressing cancer prevention, health behaviour, outcomes or health systems
- •Researchers fluent in Danish for proposal submission
Key Dates
- •Deadline 19 January 2027
- •Annual call (next round in 2028 expected)
- •Single-stage application process
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your research question in public health or epidemiological terms; laboratory-based mechanistic work falls outside scope.
- ✓Write your proposal in Danish; English-language submissions are unlikely to be accepted in the main round.
- ✓Emphasize relevance to Danish cancer policy, prevention strategy, or health-system practice to strengthen competitiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cancer research does the Danish Cancer Society Hoveduddeling fund?
The call funds humanities, social science, public health, and epidemiological cancer research, not laboratory or molecular studies. This includes health behaviour, prevention, outcomes, and health-systems research.
Who is eligible for the Danish Cancer Society Hoveduddeling?
Researchers based at Danish institutions in any career stage are eligible, provided their research falls within the humanities, social science, public health, or epidemiological scope.
In what language do I submit a proposal to the Hoveduddeling?
Proposals are submitted in Danish. This is the main requirement for entry into the primary grant round.
Is the Danish Cancer Society Hoveduddeling held every year?
Yes, it is an annual call. The next deadline after 19 January 2027 will follow in 2028.
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