Danish Cancer Society
Projektstøtte til etablering af forskerkarrierer
15:00; application form available early 2027
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Projektstøtte til etablering af forskerkarrierer (Project Support for Establishing Research Careers) funds early-career cancer researchers in Denmark who obtained their PhD within the last eight years and have demonstrated high international research capacity. Applicants must have already secured their own salary funding and may apply for a 50% exemption from clinical work. The call covers all aspects of cancer research and runs annually.
Details
| Funder | Danish Cancer Society |
| Deadline | 19 May 2027 |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
For young independent cancer researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 8 years and have demonstrated high-level international research ability; applicants must already have secured own-salary funding, with possibility to apply for 50% clinical work exemption.
Who Should Apply
- •Cancer researchers 0-8 years post-PhD
- •Researchers employed at Danish institutions
- •Applicants with demonstrated high international research capacity
- •Researchers who have already secured their own salary funding
Key Dates
- •Deadline 19 May 2027 at 15:00 CET
- •Application form available from early 2027
- •Annual call
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Pre-secure your salary funding before deadline; the application assumes this is already in place.
- ✓High international research capacity is an explicit eligibility bar, lead with publications, collaborations and citations relative to career stage.
- ✓Clinical work exemption (50%) is available; if applicable, explain your research case for reduced patient-care time clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Danish Cancer Society project support for establishing research careers?
Independent cancer researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 8 years, employed at a Danish institution, with demonstrated high international research capacity and already-secured salary funding.
What research areas are eligible for the Danish Cancer Society project support?
All aspects of cancer research are eligible.
Can clinical researchers apply if they are currently doing full-time patient care?
Yes; applicants may request a 50% exemption from clinical work to support their research.
When is the deadline for the Danish Cancer Society project support?
19 May 2027 at 15:00 CET. The application form becomes available from early 2027.
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