# Implementation of Biomarkers

**Funder:** KWF
**Budget:** €1M–€4M
**Deadline:** 20 October 2026 (12:00 noon; Full proposal deadline 23 February 2027, 12:00 noon)
**Duration:** 3-5 years
**Consortium:** Required — multidisciplinary consortium, minimum 4 participating parties (may include private partners)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (deadline 20 October 2026) → full proposal (deadline 23 February 2027), followed by interviews May 2027 and funding decision June 2027
**TRL:** 7-9
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/implementation-of-biomarkers-2027
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Programme for phase III studies and implementation of validated clinical-grade biomarkers (TRL7-9) into routine Dutch oncology care. Requires a multidisciplinary consortium with min. 4 parties, a project manager, HTA specialist, patient perspective embedded, and a KWF-approved steering committee.

## Summary

The KWF Implementation of Biomarkers programme funds multidisciplinary consortia €1-€4 million over 3-5 years to embed clinically validated biomarkers (technology readiness level 7-9) into routine oncology care across the Netherlands. Consortia must include at least four parties (academic, clinical, industry, and patient representatives), a mandatory health technology assessment specialist, and a patient oversight committee. This call is unique for prioritising implementation science and real-world integration over discovery research.

## Who should apply

- Multidisciplinary consortia with minimum 4 participating organisations (academic, hospital, industry, patient advocates)
- Experienced researchers and clinicians (PhD candidates discouraged)
- Teams with a validated biomarker at TRL 7-9 ready for clinical implementation
- Applicants able to embed a health technology assessment specialist and patient steering committee
- Dutch institutions hosting the consortium lead

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline 20 October 2026 (12:00 noon); full proposal deadline 23 February 2027 (12:00 noon)
- Two-stage: pre-proposal screening → full proposal and interview (May 2027) → funding decision June 2027
- Project duration 3-5 years

## Tips for applicants

- Assemble your consortium and HTA specialist early; late additions weaken scoring and KWF may reject incomplete teams at pre-proposal triage.
- The steering committee and patient representatives must be named and active from the pre-proposal stage; token inclusion fails the embedded patient perspective criterion.
- Budget co-funding from industry or regional cancer networks; KWF favours risk-shared models and is more likely to fund if private-sector commitment is explicit.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the KWF Implementation of Biomarkers call?

€1-€4 million per project over 3-5 years. Consortia are encouraged to seek co-funding from industry or other partners.

### Who must be part of a consortium for the KWF Implementation of Biomarkers?

Minimum four parties including academic/clinical researchers, an HTA specialist, industry or implementation partners, and patient representatives. A KWF-approved steering committee is mandatory.

### What is meant by TRL 7-9 in this call?

Technology Readiness Level 7-9 describes biomarkers that have been clinically validated and are ready for implementation into real-world healthcare settings, not early-stage research tools.

### Is the KWF Implementation of Biomarkers call annual?

Yes, KWF runs this call annually with pre-proposal opens in late August and deadlines in October (pre-proposal) and February (full proposal).

### Can PhD candidates lead a team on the KWF Implementation of Biomarkers?

PhD candidates are strongly discouraged; the call targets experienced researchers and clinicians.

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