# HFSP Research Grants – Program

**Funder:** HFSP
**Deadline:** 26 March 2026 (Letter of Intent submission deadline. LOI ID must be obtained by 2026-03-17. Full proposal deadline approximately mid-September 2026 (by invitation only).)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — international team of 2-4 members from different countries
**Application:** 2-stage: Letter of Intent (March 26, 2026) → Full Proposal (September 2026, by invitation)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-03
**Official call:** https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/research-grants
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Summary

The HFSP Research Grants programme funds international collaborative research teams of 2-4 members from different countries, with a three-year project duration. The call is open to any field of research and runs annually with a two-stage application process: researchers submit a Letter of Intent in March, and invited teams advance to a full proposal in September.

## Who should apply

- Researchers ready to form or join an international consortium of 2-4 members across different countries
- Teams working in any discipline (life sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and their interfaces)
- Applicants from any nationality, provided the consortium is geographically distributed
- Collaborative projects that benefit from diverse national or institutional perspectives

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent deadline: 26 March 2026; LOI ID request deadline 17 March 2026
- Two-stage evaluation: LOI review, then invited teams submit full proposal in September 2026
- Three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The international consortium is mandatory and evaluated from the LOI stage, clarify each member's role and the complementarity of expertise early, and confirm cross-border institutional commitments before submission.
- The LOI is a competitive gate; use it to signal novelty and team fit clearly within the page limit, as selection rates are typically low.
- Coordinate LOI ID requests across all consortium members before the 17 March 2026 deadline to avoid submission delays.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does an HFSP Research Grant last?

HFSP Research Grants fund projects for three years.

### Do I have to apply with an international team?

Yes, consortia must include 2-4 members from different countries; international collaboration is a core requirement.

### What is the HFSP application process?

The call is two-stage: submit a Letter of Intent by 26 March 2026, and invited teams submit a full proposal in September 2026.

### Is the HFSP Research Grants call annual?

Yes, HFSP runs the programme annually with a Letter of Intent deadline in March and results typically announced in autumn.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/hfsp-hfsp-research-grants-program-2026-03) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.