Syöpäsäätiö
Research Grants
Applications invited each year in June–August; exact dates announced on the Cancer Foundation's website in May
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Syöpäsäätiö (Cancer Foundation Finland) funds cancer research across clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, and basic domains, awarding €40,000-€450,000 depending on project duration (1-3 years). Grants are paid to host institutions in Finland; researchers with ongoing or recent tobacco-industry funding are ineligible. Annual calls open June, August with decisions announced in early November.
Details
| Funder | Syöpäsäätiö |
| Budget | €40,000–€450,000 |
| Duration | 1–3 years |
| Application | Single stage; Board decides grantees in early November |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-06 |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
Supports clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, and basic cancer research conducted in Finland. Grants paid to the host organisation account; no personal grants. Researchers or projects with ongoing or recent tobacco-industry funding are ineligible. One-year grants from €40k; three-year major grants up to €450k.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Finnish academic, hospital, or research institutions
- •Cancer research across clinical, basic, epidemiological, and psychosocial domains
- •Projects with no ongoing or recent tobacco-industry funding
- •Both established and early-career researchers eligible
Key Dates
- •Applications open June, August each year (exact dates announced in May on Syöpäsäätiö website)
- •Single-stage review; Board decisions in early November
- •Project duration 1-3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Tobacco-industry funding is an absolute bar; disclose any past or present commercial tobacco ties explicitly and early.
- ✓Align your research domain (clinical, basic, epidemiological, or psychosocial) clearly with the call scope, all four are funded equally.
- ✓Applications must go through a Finnish host institution; verify institutional eligibility and budget administration requirements before drafting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request from Syöpäsäätiö?
Grants range from €40,000 for one-year projects to €450,000 for three-year major grants, depending on project scope and duration.
When does Syöpäsäätiö accept applications?
Applications are invited each year in June, August; exact dates are announced on the Cancer Foundation's website in May.
Can I apply if I have tobacco-industry funding?
No; researchers or projects with ongoing or recent tobacco-industry funding are ineligible.
Who receives the grant money?
Grants are paid to the host institution's account rather than directly to researchers.
What research areas does Syöpäsäätiö fund?
Clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, and basic cancer research conducted in Finland are all eligible.
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