Swiss Cancer Research
Research Grants
12:00 CET; further cut-off 31 July
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Swiss Cancer Research Grants fund independent cancer research projects at Swiss institutions, covering basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and health services research, with up to CHF 375,000 over three to four years. The call is open to researchers proposing industry-independent projects with clear cancer relevance, and each main applicant may hold only one funded project at a time. Applications are accepted twice yearly, with cut-offs on 31 January and 31 July.
Details
| Funder | Swiss Cancer Research |
| Budget | Up to CHF 375,000 |
| Deadline | 31 January 2027 |
| Duration | 3-4 years |
| Application | Single stage, online submission via Grant Application Portal (GAP) |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Next round | 2027-01 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Supports independent scientists at Swiss research institutions for industry-independent cancer research projects with clear relevance to cancer, across basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and health services research. Maximum one ongoing project per main applicant permitted.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent researchers based at Swiss research institutions
- •Applicants working in basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial or health services cancer research
- •Researchers proposing industry-independent projects with clear cancer relevance
- •Main applicants with no other ongoing project under this scheme
Key Dates
- •Deadline 31 January 2027, 12:00 CET, with a further cut-off each 31 July
- •Single-stage online submission via the Grant Application Portal (GAP)
- •Project duration of three to four years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Make the cancer relevance explicit and central; the eligibility screen filters out projects with only tangential links to cancer.
- ✓Confirm you have no other ongoing project as main applicant before submitting, since only one is allowed at a time.
- ✓Prepare submission well ahead of the 12:00 CET cut-off on the Grant Application Portal (GAP), since there are only two windows per year (31 January and 31 July).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Swiss Cancer Research Grant pay?
Up to CHF 375,000 for a project lasting three to four years.
Who can apply for the Swiss Cancer Research Grants?
Independent researchers at Swiss research institutions working on basic, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial or health services cancer research.
How often does Swiss Cancer Research accept applications?
The call runs biannually, with cut-offs on 31 January and 31 July each year.
Can I hold more than one Swiss Cancer Research grant at a time?
No, a main applicant can only have one ongoing project funded under this scheme at a time.
Does Swiss Cancer Research fund industry-sponsored studies?
No, only industry-independent projects with clear cancer relevance are eligible.
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