The foundation Swiss Cancer Research funds research projects from all aspects and methodologies. The most promising projects are identified by the the Scientific Committee.
The foundation Swiss Cancer Research funds research projects from all aspects and methodologies. The most promising projects are identified by the the Scientific Committee.
The Swiss Cancer Research foundation works closely with its partner organization, the Swiss Cancer League, in the area of research funding. Twice a year, they jointly award funds to selected research projects. The research projects are awarded on the recommendation of the Scientific Committee.
In 2024, the combined efforts of the Swiss Cancer League and the Swiss Cancer Research foundation resulted in funding 55 research projects and 6 fellowships, with a total financial commitment of 17.8 million Swiss francs. The Swiss Cancer League contributed approximately 2 million Swiss francs, while the Swiss Cancer Research foundation provided around 15.8 million.
Of the 55 funded projects, 22 focus on basic research, 17 on clinical research, 6 on health services research, 6 on epidemiology and 4 on psychosocial research.
This investment drives progress in the fight against cancer, enabling researchers to push boundaries further and faster, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for those affected by the disease.