# Cancer Mission Ria – Horizon-Miss-2026-02-Cancer-02

**Funder:** European Commission
**Budget:** Around €15M
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (17:00 Brussels time)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** One-off
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?callIdentifier=HORIZON-MISS-2026-02
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Horizon Europe RIA under the EU Cancer Mission call HORIZON-MISS-2026-02. One indicative grant of approximately €15M. Full topic description available in the Work Programme. Consortia must include eligible entities from at least 3 EU member states or associated countries.

## Summary

The Cancer Mission Ria (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02) offers a single grant of approximately €15 million to fund coordinated research action on cancer prevention, detection, or treatment under the EU's Horizon Europe programme. Consortia must span at least three EU member states or associated countries and typically include academic, clinical, and industry partners. This is a one-off call aligned with the European Union's strategic Cancer Mission.

## Who should apply

- Research institutions and universities in EU member states or associated countries
- Consortium leads with experience coordinating multi-partner research networks
- Projects addressing cancer prevention, early detection, or treatment innovation
- Teams spanning clinical, fundamental, and translational cancer research disciplines

## Key dates

- Deadline: 15 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time
- Single-stage application and evaluation
- Project duration per call text (confirm in Work Programme detail)

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is gating: ensure each of the three+ member states brings distinct, complementary expertise, panels screen for added value, not mere compliance.
- The Cancer Mission priorities are set out in the Work Programme; frame your proposal against the Mission's five strategic objectives explicitly, not generically.
- Budget realism matters heavily at €15M scale; include a detailed work breakdown with per-partner costs and risk buffers.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the Cancer Mission Ria HORIZON-MISS-2026-02?

Approximately €15 million for a single grant under this call.

### Who can apply to the Cancer Mission Ria?

Multi-partner consortia with a minimum of 3 entities from 3 different EU member states or associated countries.

### When is the deadline for the Cancer Mission Ria?

15 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time.

### Is the Cancer Mission Ria recurring?

No, this is a one-off call under HORIZON-MISS-2026-02.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/european-commission-cancer-mission-ria-horizon-miss-2026-02-cancer-02) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.