# Translational Cancer Research (Transcan-4) — Joint Call

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://transcan.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational translational cancer research for Flemish researchers under Transcan-4. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

## Summary

FWO co-funds Translational Cancer Research projects under Transcan-4, offering approximately €350,000 per Flemish project for up to 36 months. Applicants must form a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities across 3 EU member states and submit through the call secretariat, with FWO selection based on international panel review. This call is periodic; researchers should check the Transcan-4 website for the next round opening.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers based at Belgian (Flanders) institutions
- Research groups with established translational cancer expertise
- Consortium coordinators capable of managing multi-country partnerships across 3+ EU states
- Teams working on clinically relevant cancer biology or therapeutic development

## Key dates

- Periodic calls organised by Transcan-4 partnership; no current deadline specified, check Transcan-4 secretariat for next round
- Up to 36-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium must span at least 3 EU member states with at least 3 separate entities; FWO evaluates the full transnational proposal on a single international panel, not a two-stage process.
- Projects must follow FO or SBO rules; SBO spin-off projects are explicitly ineligible.
- Coordinate with your international partners early to align timelines and institutional eligibility across borders before the call opens.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can a Flemish research group receive in Transcan-4 funding?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish project for up to 36 months, including overheads.

### Who can apply for Transcan-4 funding through FWO?

Flemish researchers hosted at Belgian institutions in Flanders, participating in a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states.

### Is Transcan-4 an annual call?

No, Transcan-4 runs periodic calls organised by the partnership; check the secretariat website for timing of the next round.

### Can SBO spin-off projects apply to Transcan-4?

No, SBO spin-off projects are ineligible; only FO or standard SBO projects may apply.

### How is the Transcan-4 proposal evaluated by FWO?

Applications are submitted to the Transcan-4 secretariat and evaluated by an international transnational panel; FWO selects Flemish projects based on this panel ranking.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-translational-cancer-research-transcan-4-joint-cal-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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