# Bridge Grant

**Funder:** AIRC
**Budget:** ~€100k
**Duration:** 1 year
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** IT
**Official call:** https://www.airc.it/fondazione/cosa-facciamo/cosa-finanziamo/bridge-grant
**Last verified:** 3 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bridging grant for holders of an MFAG or Start-Up grant in their final year of funding, providing one additional year of support to complete the ongoing project and gather further data before applying to consolidated-researcher calls (Investigator Grant). Host institution must be in Italy.

## Summary

The AIRC Bridge Grant provides approximately €100,000 for one year of additional funding to early-career researchers who hold an expiring MFAG or Start-Up grant and are based in Italy. The call is designed to allow researchers to complete ongoing projects and gather further data before applying to larger, consolidated-researcher schemes such as the Investigator Grant.

## Who should apply

- Researchers holding an MFAG or Start-Up grant in its final year
- Cancer researchers based at Italian institutions
- Applicants preparing to transition to consolidated-researcher funding tracks

## Key dates

- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- One-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Bridge Grant is a competitive extension mechanism; prioritise data completeness and trajectory toward an Investigator Grant application.
- Clearly articulate how the additional year advances your transition from early-career to mid-career funding, AIRC panels evaluate readiness for the next tier.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the AIRC Bridge Grant for?

It provides one year of supplementary funding to researchers whose MFAG or Start-Up grant is ending, so they can complete projects and prepare for consolidated-researcher calls like the Investigator Grant.

### How much does the AIRC Bridge Grant pay?

Approximately €100,000 for the one-year extension.

### Who is eligible for the AIRC Bridge Grant?

Holders of an MFAG or Start-Up grant in their final year, hosted at an Italian institution.

### Can I apply for the AIRC Bridge Grant if I am not in Italy?

No, the host institution must be located in Italy.

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

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