# Förderschwerpunkt Translationale Onkologie

**Funder:** Deutsche Krebshilfe
**Deadline:** 9 December 2026 (17:00; Letter of Intent deadline, mandatory first step)
**Application:** 3-stage: Letter of Intent → project outline → full application
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.krebshilfe.de/forschen/projekte/foerderschwerpunkte/translationale-onkologie/
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

14th call of the Translational Oncology priority programme. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before a project outline and full application; see guidelines for required pre-application steps.

## Summary

The Förderschwerpunkt Translationale Onkologie, now in its 14th call, funds translational cancer research projects in Germany through Deutsche Krebshilfe. The programme is aimed at researchers based at German institutions and requires a mandatory Letter of Intent before a project outline and full application can be submitted. Deutsche Krebshilfe runs this call annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at German research institutions or hospitals
- Translational oncology projects bridging clinical and fundamental research
- Applicants able to commit to a multi-stage application process
- Teams prepared to prepare a Letter of Intent, project outline, and full application in sequence

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent deadline: 9 December 2026, 17:00 (mandatory first step)
- Three-stage process: Letter of Intent → project outline → full application
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Treat the Letter of Intent as a hard gate, only applicants who clear it are invited to submit a project outline.
- Check the guidelines closely for required pre-application steps before the Letter of Intent, as these are mandatory.
- Since this is the 14th call in an established annual programme, review funded projects from prior rounds to calibrate scope and translational focus.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deadline for the Deutsche Krebshilfe Translationale Onkologie call?

The Letter of Intent, which is a mandatory first step, is due 9 December 2026 at 17:00.

### How many stages does the application process have?

Three stages: a Letter of Intent, followed by a project outline, followed by a full application.

### Who is eligible to apply for this Deutsche Krebshilfe programme?

Applicants must be based at institutions in Germany.

### Is this call recurring?

Yes, this is the 14th call of the Translational Oncology priority programme, which runs annually.

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