# My First AIRC Grant

**Funder:** AIRC
**Budget:** ~€100k/year
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** IT
**Official call:** https://www.airc.it/fondazione/cosa-facciamo/cosa-finanziamo/my-first-airc-grant/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports early-career researchers who have never previously received AIRC funding, conducting cancer research at Italian excellence institutions. Covers research costs, the grant holder's salary, and salaries of two dedicated personnel. Projects selected by international peer review for cancer relevance, innovation, and feasibility. Host institution must be in Italy.

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