# KiKa Research & Pilot Projects 2026

**Funder:** KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij)
**Budget:** Variable (childhood cancer research)
**Deadline:** 1 June 2026 (Next deadline 1 Jun 2026 23:59. Also 1 Oct 2026. Netherlands-based institutions. All forms of childhood cancer. 3 review rounds/year. Email to research@kika.nl.)
**Duration:** 2-4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Application by email → Scientific Board review → Decision (~5 months)
**TRL:** 1-6
**Frequency:** 3x per year (Feb, Jun, Oct)
**Next round:** October 2026
**Official call:** https://kika.nl/submit-an-application
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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