# Förderschwerpunkt 'Deutsche Allianz Pankreaskarzinom/German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance' – Übergeordnete Koordinationsstruktur und deren Leitung

**Funder:** Deutsche Krebshilfe
**Deadline:** 18 September 2026 (Absichtserklärungen (Letters of Intent) due 24.07.2026 13:00; full applications due 18.09.2026 13:00)
**Duration:** 5 years
**Application:** 2-stage: Letter of Intent (24.07.2026) → full application (18.09.2026)
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.krebshilfe.de/fileadmin/Downloads/PDFs/Foerderung/FORMULARE_-_Antrag_stellen/Ausschreibung_GPCA_Koordination_Leitung.pdf
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for the overarching coordination structure and leadership of the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance (GPCA/Deutsche Allianz Pankreaskarzinom). Focuses on pancreatic cancer research coordination.

## Summary

Deutsche Krebshilfe funds the overarching coordination structure and leadership of the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance, a five-year programme supporting the strategic coordination of pancreatic cancer research across Germany. This call seeks experienced research leaders to establish and direct the alliance's central coordination office, linking clinical and fundamental researchers and ensuring cohesive research strategy. The two-stage application process prioritises consortial strength and administrative capacity alongside scientific vision.

## Who should apply

- Established research leaders with pancreatic cancer research track record
- Applicants hosted at German university hospitals or research institutions
- Teams with demonstrated experience coordinating multi-institutional cancer consortia or networks
- Leaders with access to administrative and IT infrastructure to manage alliance operations

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent due 24 July 2026, 13:00 CEST
- Full application due 18 September 2026, 13:00 CEST
- Five-year funding duration

## Tips for applicants

- The coordination structure is the primary deliverable; emphasise administrative capacity and technology infrastructure alongside science.
- Pancreatic cancer is a tight research community in Germany; pre-application outreach to potential alliance members strengthens the consortium letter.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance funding for?

The funding supports the overarching coordination structure and leadership of the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance, a strategic framework linking pancreatic cancer researchers across Germany.

### Who should apply for the GPCA coordination leadership?

Established research leaders in pancreatic cancer based at German universities or hospital research departments with experience managing multi-institutional networks.

### What is the timeline for the GPCA coordination funding?

Letters of Intent are due 24 July 2026, full applications due 18 September 2026, with a five-year funding period.

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