Nordic Cancer Union (NCU)
Nordic Cancer Union (NCU) Annual Research Call 2026
16:00. Nordic collaboration projects. Apply via NCU website.
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The Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call awards €950,000 total for cancer research projects involving Nordic collaboration. The call is open to researchers across Nordic countries working on translational, fundamental, or clinical cancer research. This annual programme requires partnership between at least two institutions in different Nordic countries, making it ideal for building regional research networks.
Details
| Funder | Nordic Cancer Union (NCU) |
| Budget | €950,000 |
| Deadline | 29 September 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — Nordic collaboration |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Annual call for cancer research projects with Nordic collaboration, funded by Nordic Cancer Union with Norwegian Cancer Society contributions. Total budget €950,000. Information and application portal on NCU's website. Questions to ncu@kreftforeningen.no.
Who Should Apply
- •Cancer researchers at Nordic academic or hospital institutions
- •Research teams spanning at least two Nordic countries
- •Projects with translational, fundamental, or clinical focus
- •Established researchers with capacity to lead multi-country coordination
Key Dates
- •Deadline 29 September 2026 at 16:00 CET
- •Single-stage application process
- •Annual call cycle
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Nordic partnership is mandatory, ensure co-investigators and host institutions are named and committed before submission.
- ✓The €950,000 budget is divided across all awarded projects; specify your project's budget request clearly and justify costs against the consortium scope.
- ✓Application portal and detailed guidelines are on the NCU website; contact ncu@kreftforeningen.no early if you have eligibility questions about your institution or country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call offer?
€950,000 total distributed across all funded projects in the annual round.
Who can apply to the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call?
Cancer researchers at Nordic institutions leading projects with mandatory collaboration between at least two different Nordic countries.
When is the deadline for the Nordic Cancer Union Annual Research Call?
29 September 2026 at 16:00 CET via the NCU website.
Is Nordic collaboration required for this grant?
Yes, the call requires consortium participation with institutions from at least two different Nordic countries.
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