The Finnish Cancer Organisations issues grants for research purposes as well as travel grants for researchers and health care professionals for study, conference and presentation trips.
Grants
The Finnish Cancer Organisations grants focus on four areas:
- cancer prevention
- early diagnosis
- better treatment
- patient support
The application deadline for the 2009 grants has been reached. Next year's grants will be called for application during summer 2010. The large grant and research and dissertation grants are applied for by filling in the forms on the website.
Awarded grants 2009>>
Grants for psychosocial cancer research
Psychosocial cancer research includes studies on the psychological and social aspects connected with the onset, risks and diagnosis of cancer and its different stages. Grants can also be awarded for the preparation of a thorough research plan. The subject of the research can also be a social environment such as the family and working life.
The application deadline for the 2010 grants has been reached. Next year's grants will be called for application during winter 2011.
Travel grants
The various funds of the Finnish Cancer Organisations award travel grants for study, conference and presentation trips only in the spring of each year.
The application deadline for the 2010 grants has been reached. Next year's grants will be called for application during winter 2011.
