Danish Cancer Society

Postdocstipendium i Danmark og udlandet

Deadline: 19 May 2027 (248 days)

15:00; application form available early 2027

Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

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Danish Cancer Society Postdocstipendium funds postdoctoral researchers within four years of their PhD to conduct independent cancer research projects in Denmark or abroad, with an international variant specifically for Danish researchers establishing positions outside Denmark without formal employment. The call is open to researchers without permanent positions, emphasizing independence and career development. Calls are issued annually.

Details

Funder	Danish Cancer Society
Deadline	19 May 2027
Consortium	No - individual applicant, postdoc project hosted in Denmark or abroad
Frequency	Annual
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

For early-career researchers with a PhD (max 4 years post-PhD) not yet in a permanent position, to conduct an independent cancer research project in Denmark or abroad; the abroad option is for Danish researchers not employed by a Danish hospital, university or company during the stay.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers within 4 years of their PhD completion
•Currently without permanent academic or clinical employment
•Danish researchers planning independent positions abroad (for the international variant)
•Cancer research projects with clear independence from previous supervisors

Key Dates

•Deadline 19 May 2027 at 15:00
•Application form available from early 2027
•Annual call

Tips for Applicants

✓The independence criterion is strict: clearly articulate how your proposed project differs from your doctoral and postdoctoral supervisors' work.
✓For the abroad variant, emphasize that you will not hold formal employment at a Danish institution during the funding period, this distinction gatekeeps eligibility.
✓Highlight your cancer research focus explicitly; general biomedical work is less competitive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Danish Cancer Society Postdocstipendium?

Researchers within 4 years of their PhD who do not hold permanent employment and are conducting independent cancer research in Denmark or abroad.

What is the abroad variant of the Danish Cancer Society Postdocstipendium?

The abroad variant targets Danish researchers moving to independent positions outside Denmark without formal employment at a Danish institution during the fellowship.

Is this a recurring call?

Yes, the Danish Cancer Society issues this call annually.

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