Grants
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 period is 31.5.-31.8.2010. The large grant and research and dissertation grants are applied for by filling in the forms on the website. A study protocol and a list of the main applicant’s publications from the past five years should be appended to the application.
In addition, however, hard copies of the application and enclosures must be sent to the Cancer Organisations (originals and 15 copies) before the application deadline.
The applications must be submitted to the central office of the Cancer Organisations, Pieni Roobertinkatu 9, 2nd floor, 00130 Helsinki, Finland, no later than on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 at 4.00 p.m. This is also the deadline for applications sent by post. Applications may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. Late applications will not be considered.
The Finnish Cancer Organisations' electronic grant application system>>
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.
Final report and accounting
The final report and accounting must be carried out within two years of the approval of the grant. More>>
