# Estudios Clínicos AECC

**Funder:** AECC
**Consortium:** Required — clinical study involving patient samples/clinical setting, per call requirements
**TRL:** 3-6
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** ES
**Official call:** https://www.contraelcancer.es/es/area-investigador/ayudas/proyectos/estudios-clinicos-aecc-2026
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

AECC 2026 call funding clinical studies in oncology at Spanish institutions; likely requires clinical/hospital setting and patient sample access.

## Summary

Estudios Clínicos AECC funds clinical studies in oncology carried out at Spanish institutions, targeting projects at TRL 3-6 that bridge early clinical validation. The call requires a consortium with access to a clinical or hospital setting and patient samples, and runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Research teams at Spanish institutions
- Consortia with a clinical or hospital site partner
- Projects with patient sample access already arranged
- Oncology researchers working at TRL 3-6

## Key dates

- Annual call, 2026 edition
- Consortium application involving a clinical/hospital site and patient sample access

## Tips for applicants

- Secure a named clinical/hospital partner with confirmed patient sample access before applying, this is a consortium requirement, not optional.
- Position the project clearly within TRL 3-6; proposals that read as purely preclinical or purely late-stage clinical may not fit this call's scope.
- Since AECC runs this call annually, align your consortium and ethics approvals early to be ready for the next round.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who funds Estudios Clínicos AECC?

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) funds this call for clinical studies in oncology at Spanish institutions.

### Who is eligible for the AECC Estudios Clínicos grant?

Research teams based at Spanish institutions with access to a clinical or hospital setting and patient samples can apply.

### Does the AECC clinical studies call require a consortium?

Yes, a consortium is required, involving a clinical study with patient samples or a clinical setting per the call requirements.

### How often does AECC run this call?

AECC runs the Estudios Clínicos call annually.

### What technology readiness level does this AECC call target?

The call targets projects at TRL 3-6, spanning proof-of-concept through early clinical validation.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/aecc-estudios-cl-nicos-aecc-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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