# KWF Exploration Call 2026-1 (Full Proposal Phase)

**Funder:** KWF
**Budget:** Varies
**Deadline:** 7 April 2026 (Full proposal deadline. Decision Aug 2026.)
**Duration:** 3-5 years
**Consortium:** Consortium available
**Application:** Full proposal phase
**TRL:** 1-2
**Frequency:** 3x per year
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/exploration
**Last verified:** 22 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-kwf-exploration-call-2026-1-full-proposal-phase-2026-04) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.