Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at Copenhagen University - Copenhagen University's Fund for Cancer Research

Benefit

You will receive a grant of at least 100,000 DKK (about 13,400 EUR) for cancer research. For 2026, the total amount is small: 150,000 DKK (approximately 20,100 EUR) for all grants combined. Up to 23% of the funds allocated by the fund are channelled into research into atherosclerosis, i.e. the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. The fund is administered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Grants of less than 100,000 DKK are not awarded.

Eligibility

• Link to the university: You are a student, a Master’s graduate, a researcher or a member of staff at the University of Copenhagen.
• Field: Your project focuses on cancer research. Projects on the subject of atherosclerosis are particularly welcome, as the fund wishes to support more of them.
• Nationality: All nationalities can apply.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the ‘Grant One’ online portal. The next application round begins on Monday, 5 October 2026, and the deadline for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026.

If you are looking for other research funding in Denmark, our guide Scholarships in Denmark covers many further options beyond this grant.