# Transcan-4 - European network on Translational Cancer Research

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/transcan-4-european-network-on-translational-cancer-research/
**Last verified:** 15 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports high-impact translational cancer research through the Transcan-4 European network. FWO funds the Belgian component of transnational consortia. Applicants must be affiliated with a Flemish research institution.

## Summary

Transcan-4 funds high-impact translational cancer research through a European network coordinated by FWO, supporting Flemish partners in multinational consortia. Applicants must be based at an institution in Flanders, Belgium, and lead or co-lead a research team within a consortium of at least three entities from three EU member states. This is a consortium-based call emphasising pan-European collaboration on cancer translation from bench to clinic.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at academic or hospital institutions in Flanders, Belgium
- Established research groups with translational cancer expertise and international visibility
- Teams ready to lead or co-lead a multinational cancer research consortium
- Projects bridging fundamental oncology with clinical or pre-clinical applications

## Key dates

- Consortium minimum: 3 entities from 3 EU member states required
- Host institution must be located in Flanders, Belgium

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is non-negotiable; identify and commit your international partners early, FWO will not fund single-institution applications.
- Emphasise the translational pathway and clinical relevance in your project narrative; Transcan-4 panels prioritise real-world cancer impact over fundamental novelty alone.
- Secure a named coordinator or co-coordinator role; passive participation in someone else's consortium weakens a Flemish partner's competitiveness.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible to apply for Transcan-4?

Researchers based at institutions in Flanders, Belgium who are leading or co-leading a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states.

### What is the minimum consortium size for Transcan-4?

At least 3 research entities from 3 different EU member states, with the FWO-funded Flemish partner(s) holding a substantive role.

### Does Transcan-4 fund single-institution projects?

No; FWO only funds Flemish partners within transnational consortia structured around the Transcan-4 network.

### Can researchers outside Flanders apply to FWO for Transcan-4?

No; the FWO-supported component is limited to researchers and institutions based in Flanders, Belgium, though they may partner with non-Belgian consortium members.

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