# Exploration Call 2026-3

**Funder:** KWF
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (Full proposal closure: 1 September 2026, 12:00 noon. Pre-proposal closed 31 March 2026.)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (closed 31 Mar 2026) → full proposal (deadline 1 Sep 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/exploration
**Last verified:** 10 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds fundamental (Basic Research phase 1) and Credentialing (phase 2) cancer research, including biological mechanisms of cancer onset/progression and psychosocial impacts. Proposal types: Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk. Submitted via KWF GMS; participating institutes must register ≥6 weeks before closing. YIG proposals must use the separate 2026/YIG call.

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