# Würth Early Career Principal Investigator – Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre

**Funder:** Champalimaud Foundation
**Consortium:** No
**Official call:** https://www.fchampalimaud.org/offers/wurth-early-career-principal-investigator-botton-champalimaud-pancreatic-cancer-centre
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Early-career PI position at the Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre. Candidates are expected to establish an independent research group focused on pancreatic cancer. Host institution is in Lisbon, Portugal.

## Summary

The Würth Early Career Principal Investigator Award funds early-career researchers to establish independent research groups at the Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre in Lisbon. Candidates are expected to build a research programme focused on pancreatic cancer, leveraging the Centre's infrastructure and multidisciplinary environment. This is a hosted position rather than portable funding, suited to researchers ready to commit to a dedicated cancer centre.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers with a strong publication record in pancreatic cancer or closely related fields
- Postdoctoral or newly independent investigators ready to establish a dedicated research group
- Candidates committed to relocating to or based in Lisbon, Portugal
- Researchers with translational or fundamental oncology expertise aligned with the Centre's research priorities

## Key dates

- Posted 12 May 2026; no closing date specified on record
- Check with Champalimaud Foundation directly for application deadline and review timeline

## Tips for applicants

- The Centre's multidisciplinary environment is a strength in your application, emphasise how your research programme will integrate with existing pancreatic cancer groups.
- Hosted positions at dedicated cancer centres require a clear commitment to the Centre's scientific mission; align your independence goals with Centre strategy.
- Contact the Centre directly to clarify the timeline and any ongoing recruitment phases; this is an institutional hire, not a time-boxed open call.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Würth Early Career PI Award?

An award to establish an independent research group focused on pancreatic cancer at the Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre in Lisbon.

### Where is the host institution?

The Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre is located in Lisbon, Portugal.

### What research focus is expected?

Candidates must establish a research programme centred on pancreatic cancer, whether translational or fundamental in scope.

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