# Call 2026-3 / Exploration

**Funder:** KWF
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (Full proposals deadline; 12:00 noon)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding
**Last verified:** 19 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Dedicated to basic research uncovering mechanisms driving cancer onset, growth, and spread. Intended for proposals within the Basic research and Credentialing phases. Aims to address knowledge gaps and identify new leads for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-call-2026-3-exploration) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.