What are the eligibility requirements regarding the doctorate degree?

Applicants must generally be within 10 years of obtaining their doctorate degree as of the end of March 2026.

What is the maximum grant amount provided per selected research case?

The grant provides a maximum of 5 million JPY per year for a total period of 2 years, reaching up to 10 million JPY.

When is the application period for the 3rd Call for Research Grants?

The application period is from Friday, April 10, 2026, to Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 17:00.

What is the expected timeframe for publishing the research results?

Research results are expected to be published in academic papers within 5 years of the start of the grant.

"Cancer Research Frontier Fund" Opens 3rd Call for Research Grants (2026/4/10 - 6/9)

Q: What is the primary purpose of the Cancer Research Frontier Fund?

The fund is established to support basic cancer research by young researchers in Japan through donations from philanthropists.

Published Apr 10, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 8:13 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The "Cancer Research Frontier Fund" has launched its 3rd call for research grant applications, supporting basic cancer research by young researchers in Japan to foster future leaders in the field. Applications are open from April 10 to June 9, 2026.

"Cancer Research Frontier Fund" Research Grants

Purpose of the Fund

The "Cancer Research Frontier Fund" was established as a fund to support basic cancer research by young researchers in Japan through donations from philanthropists. It supports basic research that can contribute to new prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, which may become a new field of cancer research in the future. We aim for the grants from this fund to serve as a major stepping stone for young researchers and to foster researchers who will lead basic cancer research.

Please download the application guidelines and application form from the link below.

https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000363.html

Fund's web page "Cancer Research Frontier Fund" https://np-foundation.or.jp/list/gankenkyu.html

Research to be Supported

Basic research contributing to new prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

*We expect research results to be published in academic papers within 5 years of the grant start.

Eligibility Requirements

Young researchers conducting basic cancer research affiliated with a university, research institution, or medical institution in Japan.

As of the end of March 2026, generally, within 10 years of obtaining a doctorate.

Grant Details

Grant amount per case: Maximum 5 million JPY per year for 2 years (Total grant period up to 10 million JPY; indirect costs (overhead) will be paid separately outside this framework)

Total research grant (direct costs): Approximately 100 million JPY

Number of selected cases: Approximately 10

Grant period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028

Schedule

Application period: Friday, April 10, 2026 – Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 17:00

Notification of results: Late September 2026 (planned)

Application Method

- Please read the fund's application guidelines carefully and prepare the necessary documents.

- Submission of documents and organizational information will be made through the electronic application system "Graain".

*Submissions by mail or email attachment will not be accepted. Please apply via "Graain".

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Source: PR TIMES
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Dates in source: 2026/4/10 / 2026/6/9

"Cancer Research Frontier Fund" Opens 3rd Call for Research Grants (2026/4/10 - 6/9)

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