How we support
How we support
About the foundation
For a future free from disease
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation supports excellent and innovative medical research. Our goal is to fund research approaches that contribute to the sustainable improvement of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Our funding follows the bottom-up principle: the topics are proposed by the scientists themselves, and we create the necessary conditions to enable projects to be carried out quickly and in a goal-oriented manner. Thanks to our efficient review and decision-making processes, we can usually process applications within four months.
The focus of our funding is on projects in Germany and Switzerland. Since the foundation was established, we have approved over €350 million for around 2,700 research projects at universities and non-university research institutions, thereby making a significant contribution to cancer research beyond government funding.
In addition to individual projects, we are also involved in special programs, the promotion of young scientists, and the establishment of specialized therapy units. Our partnership with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings underscores our commitment to promoting the scientific excellence of tomorrow.
Point of contact
Maximilian Habersetzer
089/544187-0
stiftungsbuero@sanst.de
Focus Area: Cancer Research
Innovative research into the development, diagnosis and treatment of cancer – for new insights and better chances of recovery.
Focus Area: Cancer Research
Innovative research into the development, diagnosis and treatment of cancer – for new insights and better chances of recovery.
Our funding area at a glance
Funding cancer research is at the heart of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation. For five decades, we have been supporting projects for the research, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, thereby fulfilling our foundation’s purpose of ‘promoting medical research, especially in the fight against cancer’.
We support fundamental research into the development of cancer in the fields of tumour biology, oncogenetics and immunology.
Our funding focuses on tumour-specific studies and the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
A particular focus is placed on researching rare types of tumours. These often provide groundbreaking insights into the immune system and open up new approaches to personalised cancer treatment.
Our goal is to generate new knowledge through targeted research funding that directly benefits patient care.
Our funding area at a glance
Funding cancer research is at the heart of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation. For five decades, we have been supporting projects for the research, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, thereby fulfilling our foundation’s purpose of ‘promoting medical research, especially in the fight against cancer’.
We support fundamental research into the development of cancer in the fields of tumour biology, oncogenetics and immunology.
Our funding focuses on tumour-specific studies and the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
A particular focus is placed on researching rare types of tumours. These often provide groundbreaking insights into the immune system and open up new approaches to personalised cancer treatment.
Our goal is to generate new knowledge through targeted research funding that directly benefits patient care.
Applying or already funded?
For applicants
Are you researching cancer?
We support innovative projects in clinical and experimental cancer research with a bottom-up approach: you develop the research idea, we create the financial framework. Find out everything you need to know about application requirements, funding opportunities and the application process here.
For grant recipients
Has your project been approved?
Congratulations on receiving funding! Now it’s time to start implementing your research project. Here you will find all the important documents and information you need to ensure your project runs smoothly – from the disbursement of funds to the statement of expenditure.
Find out more here.
How does the review process work?
Evaluation
Transparency and scientific excellence are at the heart of our funding decisions. Find out how our multi-stage peer review process works, who reviews your applications and how long the process takes.
Applying or already funded?
For applicants
Are you researching cancer?
We support innovative projects in clinical and experimental cancer research with a bottom-up approach: you develop the research idea, we create the financial framework. Find out everything you need to know about application requirements, funding opportunities and the application process here.
For grant recipients
Has your project been approved?
Congratulations on receiving funding! Now it’s time to start implementing your research project. Here you will find all the important documents and information you need to ensure your project runs smoothly – from the disbursement of funds to the statement of expenditure.
Find out more here.
How does the review process work?
Evaluation
Transparency and scientific excellence are at the heart of our funding decisions. Find out how our multi-stage peer review process works, who reviews your applications and how long the process takes.
Research projects
What isbeing funded?
Discover the diversity of our research funding: from basic molecular research to clinical applications. With our interactive project database and research map, you can search specifically for locations, institutions or topics.
Research projects
What isbeing funded?
Discover the diversity of our research funding: from basic molecular research to clinical applications. With our interactive project database and research map, you can search specifically for locations, institutions or topics.
Other Funding Opportunities
Selectedfunding partners
Cancer research is a joint endeavour. Even if your application has not been approved by us, we encourage you to pursue alternative funding avenues and continue with your important project. Germany and Switzerland offer a strong network of funding institutions.
Here you will find an overview of potential sponsors:
