# TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026: Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment

**Funder:** F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique)
**Deadline:** 28 July 2026
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.frs-fnrs.be/en/fundings/transcan-4-jtc-2026-translational-research-cancer-metabolism-multidisciplinary-approaches
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026: Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or appr

## Summary

TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026 funds international collaborative research on cancer metabolism and its clinical applications, with projects hosted at French-Community universities and approved institutions in Belgium. The call prioritises translational approaches bridging diagnosis and treatment, and requires multidisciplinary teams across partner countries. This is a one-time call within the broader TRANSCAN-4 Joint Transnational Call framework.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at French-Community universities and recognised research institutions in Belgium
- International consortia with a Belgian host partner
- Translational cancer biology researchers combining basic science with clinical or diagnostic application
- Teams with chemists, biologists, physicians, or bioinformaticians working on cancer metabolism

## Key dates

- Deadline: 28 July 2026
- International joint call requiring participation from multiple partner countries
- Funding instrument and project duration to be confirmed on the F.R.S.-FNRS website

## Tips for applicants

- Verify your institution's eligibility as a French-Community host before drafting; non-eligible institutions disqualify the application at triage.
- The TRANSCAN-4 call emphasises multidisciplinary breadth, include explicit roles and complementary expertise from at least two different research disciplines.
- Check the TRANSCAN portal for partner-country requirements and funding ceilings per country; Belgian funding may be capped differently than international partners receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026?

TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026 is a joint transnational call funding translational research on cancer metabolism, requiring multidisciplinary teams and international collaboration hosted by French-Community institutions in Belgium.

### Who can host a TRANSCAN-4 project in Belgium?

Only French-Community universities and approved research institutions in Belgium's French-speaking region (Wallonia, Brussels) are eligible hosts.

### When is the TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026 deadline?

The deadline is 28 July 2026.

### Do I need international partners to apply to TRANSCAN-4?

Yes, TRANSCAN-4 is a joint transnational call requiring consortium participation across multiple partner countries.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/f-r-s-fnrs-fonds-de-la-recherche-scientifique-transcan-4-jtc-2026-translational-research-on-canc) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.