# Development Call

**Funder:** KWF
**Deadline:** 6 October 2026 (Pre-proposal deadline: 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Full proposal deadline: 16 March 2027 at 12:00 noon.)
**Consortium:** Optional — application types include Research Project, Unique High-Risk, and Consortia; Consortium applications require an interview, others do not
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (opens 28 July 2026, closes 6 October 2026) → full proposal (opens January 2027, closes 16 March 2027); Consortium interviews in May 2027; funding decision July 2027
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/development-call-2027
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open cancer research call covering Creation of Modality, Preclinical, Clinical, or Implementation research phases. Proposals must include a development plan with steps, stakeholders, feasibility, and risks. Projects falling within scope of specific thematic calls (biomarker validation/implementation, PIPELINE, INTER-LOCAL, pancreatic screening) are excluded. Dutch summary and patient participation section required; PACO review weighted 30%.

## Summary

The KWF Development Call funds Dutch cancer researchers to advance projects across all research phases, from creating new modalities through clinical and implementation stages, with a focus on translational impact. The call is open to Research Projects, Unique High-Risk proposals, and Consortia, with a mandatory development plan outlining steps, stakeholders, feasibility, and risk mitigation. Two-stage review (pre-proposal then full proposal) runs annually, with PACO (patient and charity organisation) input weighted at 30% of the evaluation.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Dutch academic, hospital, or recognised research institutions
- All application types: single Research Projects, Unique High-Risk proposals, or multi-partner Consortia
- Cancer research spanning creation of modality, preclinical, clinical, and implementation phases
- Projects with clear development pathway and stakeholder engagement beyond academia
- Applicants not submitting to competing thematic calls (biomarker validation, PIPELINE, INTER-LOCAL, pancreatic screening)

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon (opens 28 July 2026)
- Full proposal deadline: 16 March 2027 at 12:00 noon (opens January 2027)
- Consortium interviews in May 2027; funding decision July 2027

## Tips for applicants

- Include a genuine development plan with concrete steps, identified stakeholders, and explicit risk mitigation, this is mandatory and shapes early triage.
- Patient and charity organisation input (PACO) counts for 30% of the score; draft your lay summary and patient engagement section with care, not as an afterthought.
- If applying as a Consortium, prepare for interview in May 2027; single Research Project and High-Risk proposals do not require interview, reducing burden.

## Frequently asked questions

### What types of cancer research does the KWF Development Call fund?

The call is open to research across all cancer types and phases: creation of modality, preclinical, clinical, and implementation. Projects must exclude those falling within specific thematic calls (biomarker validation, PIPELINE, INTER-LOCAL, pancreatic screening).

### Can I apply as a consortium to the KWF Development Call?

Yes, the call accepts Research Projects, Unique High-Risk proposals, and multi-partner Consortia. Consortium applications require an interview in May 2027; other application types do not.

### What is the pre-proposal and full proposal timeline?

Pre-proposal deadline is 6 October 2026 at 12:00 noon; full proposal deadline is 16 March 2027 at 12:00 noon. Funding decisions are expected in July 2027.

### How much weight does patient and charity input have in KWF Development Call review?

Patient and charity organisation (PACO) review is weighted at 30% of the overall evaluation score.

### Who is eligible to apply to the KWF Development Call?

Researchers based at Dutch academic, hospital, or recognised research institutions are eligible.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-development-call-2026-10) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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