# KWF Exploration Call 2026-1

**Funder:** Dutch Cancer Society (KWF)
**Budget:** Variable (Research Project, Consortium, Unique High-Risk)
**Deadline:** 7 April 2026 (Full proposals due 7 Apr 2026. Consortium interviews mid-Jun 2026. Decision Aug 2026. Pre-proposals closed Nov 2025.)
**Duration:** 2-5 years
**Consortium:** Optional
**Application:** Pre-proposal (closed) → Full proposal → Consortium interview → Decision
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** 2-3x per year
**Next round:** September 2026
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/exploration
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-exploration-2026-1) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.