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Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCCC) and Cancer Research Karolinska Institutet (CRKI)

Cancer Research KI-Mayo Clinic CCC Synergy Grants

Funds Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet teams researching early cancer detection.

Up to three Synergy Grant projects will be funded for four years (2+2, with continued funding contingent on progress), each combining a Mayo Clinic component of $250,000 per year and a Karolinska Institutet component of 2,500,000 SEK per year, for up to $2,000,000 per project. The grants are funded through philanthropic support at both institutions and run through a joint Request for Applications.

The call funds collaborative research teams spanning Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Research Karolinska Institutet, focused on Risk Assessment, Early Detection and Interception (REDI) in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies and emerging tools and technologies. Projects using or building AI and data-driven life science methods are especially encouraged.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.6 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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