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Innovative cancer research projects - Swiss Cancer Research foundation and the Swiss Cancer League

Publié le 21.06.2022. Mis à jour le 21.06.2022.

The Swiss Cancer Research foundation is the largest funding organisation for cancer research in Switzerland. It supports research projects by independent scientists working at Swiss research institutions.

As a scientist, you have the opportunity to submit an application for financial support for your research project. Application submission for cancer research grants is open twice annually. Funding is available for projects in all areas of cancer research: basic research, clinical research, epidemiological research, psychosocial and health services research.

Funding scheme at a glance :

  • Online application submission by way of the Grant Application Portal by 31 January or 31 July
  • Only industry-independent research projects with a clear relevance to cancer will be considered. A maximum of one ongoing project per main applicant is permitted
  • The maximum grant amount is 375 000 Swiss francs over three to four years

Research Grants

Information Sheet on submitting applications for research funding

Grant Application portal

Another funding scheme is in place for researchers seeking funding for organizational costs of a scientific conference in Switzerland. Applications for this funding scheme are accepted year-round, at least six months prior to the conference date.

Details for submissions to Scientific conferences


Kontakt

Unité Fonds R-I nationaux

ri-ch@hes-so.ch