# Förderschwerpunkt 'Translationale Onkologie'

**Funder:** Deutsche Krebshilfe
**Deadline:** 7 July 2026 (Full application deadline 07.07.2026, 13:00 Uhr (13th call); LOI was due 09.12.2025; project outline was due 04.02.2026)
**Application:** 3-stage: Letter of Intent (09.12.2025) → project outline (04.02.2026) → full application (07.07.2026)
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.krebshilfe.de/forschen/projekte/foerderschwerpunkte/translationale-onkologie/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

13th call for translational oncology research projects (Translationale Onkologie). Proposals must follow updated guidelines for LOI and project outline (changes marked in green). Full printed application documents and email submissions required.

## Summary

Deutsche Krebshilfe's Förderschwerpunkt 'Translationale Onkologie' funds translational oncology research projects bringing cancer discoveries from bench to clinic, open to German researchers and institutions. The 13th call follows a three-stage competitive process with a final deadline of 7 July 2026. This is a recurring annual call with updated application guidelines for 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and clinicians based at German academic or hospital institutions
- Translational oncology projects with clear bench-to-clinic pathways
- Interdisciplinary teams combining laboratory and clinical expertise
- Applicants committed to the three-stage application process

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent deadline: 9 December 2025 (passed)
- Project outline deadline: 4 February 2026 (passed)
- Full application deadline: 7 July 2026, 13:00 CEST

## Tips for applicants

- This is the 13th call with updated LOI and project outline guidelines (marked in green in the call text); review the changes carefully before submitting.
- The process is strictly three-stage with hard deadlines at each gate; missing a deadline eliminates the proposal.
- Full printed application documents and email submissions are both required, do not submit one format alone.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Deutsche Krebshilfe Translationale Onkologie funding call?

It funds translational oncology research projects that bridge laboratory discovery and clinical application, run by Deutsche Krebshilfe across German institutions.

### Who is eligible for this translational oncology call?

Researchers and clinicians at German academic and hospital institutions working on translational cancer research.

### How many stages does the Deutsche Krebshilfe Translationale Onkologie application have?

Three stages: Letter of Intent (9 December 2025), project outline (4 February 2026), and full application (7 July 2026).

### What format is required for the Deutsche Krebshilfe Translationale Onkologie application?

Both full printed application documents and email submissions are required by the funder.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/deutsche-krebshilfe-f-rderschwerpunkt-translationale-onkologie-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.