Fundación Vencer el Cáncer focuses on advancing cancer research in Spain by funding high-potential scientific projects, especially those aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of cancer mechanisms. It also invests in the next generation of oncology researchers through student and early-career awards, and supports researcher entrepreneurship via the Bio-spark program with Cambridge-linked mentoring. The funder is closely tied to Spain’s leading cancer scientists and research institutions, suggesting a strong preference for expert-vetted, high-science, translational work rather than broad public grants.
Primarily invite-only and expert-selected funding for scientific projects, supplemented by small prize grants for student and early-career researchers and occasional sponsorship-style support for training/entrepreneurship programs. Grant sizes appear modest for awards (€500–€1,000) but larger for research projects, with selection handled by scientific panels or tied to specific competitions and programs.
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Most major research funding appears invite-only, so unsolicited proposals may not be accepted. Nonprofits or research groups should look for participation through Spanish oncology research networks, university competitions, or partner programs like Bio-spark, and align proposals with high-impact diagnosis/treatment research reviewed by scientific experts.
Current and upcoming funding from Fundación Vencer el Cáncer, para la Investigación y Tratamiento del Cáncer that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Alumnos de ESO, Bachillerato o Formación Profesional que presenten trabajos de investigación relacionados con el cáncer al Certamen de Jóvenes Investigadores (convocatoria del organismo organizador).
Who can apply: Estudiantes universitarios (grado y máster) que presenten proyectos al Certamen Arquímedes del Ministerio de Universidades; la Fundación patrocina premios específicos sobre trabajos relacionados con el cáncer.
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