Monthly deadline index
Grants closing in May 2026
43 open calls with deadlines this month
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation NERD Programme 2026
Up to DKK 16M (~€2.1M)
1 May · 0d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Collaborative 2026
Up to DKK 40M (~€5.4M) depending on consortium size
1 May · 0d left
EMBO
EMBO Global Investigator Network
1 May · 0d left
Supports independent group leaders within their first six years of establishing their laboratories in Chile, India, Japan, Singapore, or Taiwan. Provides four years of financial support for networking activities, travel, training, lab member support, EMBO events participation, and mentoring. No call for African-country researchers in 2026.
KWF
Lead4life Ppp Call 2026
5 May · 4d left
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call — Lead-212 Radiopharmaceuticals
€500k–€2M per project; total €5M
5 May · 4d left
PPP call for projects strengthening Pb-212 production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical application of Pb-212-based radiopharmaceuticals. Proposals must involve public-private collaboration and be submitted through KWF GMS; projects are embedded in a national TRT innovation network. Clinical trials and full therapeutic product development are out of scope.
SNSF
SNSF Starting Grants 2026
Up to CHF 1M
5 May · 4d left
Open to all disciplines; applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent and have a Swiss-link (≥2 years research in Switzerland at ≥80% FTE). Supports early-career researchers leading an independent project and research team at a Swiss higher education or research institution, at assistant professor or group leader level. Extra budget earmarked for outstanding female applicants.
KWF + NRG PALLAS + FAST + Oncode
KWF Lead4Life PPP Call 2026
Variable (public-private partnership)
5 May · 4d left
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call
€5,000,000
5 May · 4d left
SNSF
Joint call with India in the field of One Health
5 May · 4d left
Bilateral call between Switzerland and India focusing on One Health research (intersection of human, animal, and environmental health). Swiss applicants apply to SNSF; Indian counterparts apply to their national agency.
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call — Lead-212 Production & Supply Chain and Enabling Technologies
€500k–€2M per project; total budget €5M
5 May · 4d left
PPP call for projects strengthening Pb-212 production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical application of Pb-212-based radiopharmaceuticals. Proposals must involve public-private collaboration with 40–60% industry co-funding, be submitted through KWF GMS, and align with Lead4Life governance and national TRT network. Clinical trials and full therapeutic product development are out of scope.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
PREPARE - Grants for educational developments at universities 2026
Approx. DKK 45 million annually
6 May · 5d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
~€170,000
7 May · 6d left
Swedish Research Council
Project grant for research collaboration between South Korea and Sweden
7 May · 6d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
~€170,000
7 May · 6d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
~€170,000 (3yr salary + research)
7 May · 6d left
NWO
Do-ReACT: Further Development and Regulatory Acceptance of Chemical Test Models
Up to €3,440,000
12 May · 11d left
Open to knowledge chain-wide, interdisciplinary consortia focused on further development and validation of existing non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for chemical safety assessment. Consortia may include humanities/social sciences, exact sciences, legal experts, civil society, and industry. Main applicants must have participated in both collaborative workshops (14 Jan and 4 Feb 2026). Funds a single project.
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships - Long-Term Fellowships (LTF)
12 May · 11d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships - Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships (CDF)
12 May · 11d left
NWA
Nwa Do-React
12 May · 11d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 (LTF & CDF)
Living + research/travel allowance for 3 years
12 May · 11d left
Swedish Research Council
Proof of concept within the infection area
12 May · 11d left
Swedish Research Council
Grant for competence programme in clinical therapy research
12 May · 11d left
Swedish Research Council
Grant for centre formation and collaboration within antibiotic resistance
12 May · 11d left
Swedish Research Council
Project grant for research into antimicrobial resistance
12 May · 11d left
HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 (LTF & CDF)
Living + research allowances for 3 years (country-dependent)
12 May · 11d left
Swedish Research Council
Project grant for cross-sectoral collaboration within medicine and health
12 May · 11d left
NWO/NWA
Nwa Do-React
12 May · 11d left
Thematic programme of NWA focusing on the further development and validation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Open to research teams in the Netherlands.
HFSP
HFSP Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) 2027
12 May · 11d left
For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline who wish to pursue frontier, interdisciplinary life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. 100% FTE commitment required; for-profit host institutions ineligible.
HFSP
HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) 2027
12 May · 11d left
For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree in a non-biological discipline (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with little or no life sciences experience, wishing to transition into frontier life sciences research in a new country. Same mobility, publication, and host-institution rules as LTF; 100% FTE commitment required.
HFSP
HFSP Long-Term Fellowships (LTF) 2027
12 May · 11d left
For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline who wish to pursue frontier, interdisciplinary life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. Purely applied, clinical, or pharmaceutical projects are excluded. Full-time commitment required; 100% FTE.
HFSP
HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships (CDF) 2027
12 May · 11d left
For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree from a non-biological discipline (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with little or no life sciences experience, wishing to transition into frontier life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. Full-time commitment required; 100% FTE.
NWO
Nwa Do-React
12 May · 11d left
Thematic NWA programme focused on the further development and validation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), aiming to reduce animal testing in research.
ALSF
ALSF 'A' Award Grant
Up to $100,000/year
15 May · 14d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants
Up to DKK 4-7 million per grant
15 May · 14d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grants
Up to DKK 4M (~€536K) for Nordic PI; up to DKK 7M (~€938K) for collaborative
15 May · 14d left
Deutsche Krebshilfe
Förderschwerpunkt 'Cancer Prevention Graduate School' (CPGS) - 2. Ausschreibung
17 May · 16d left
Second call for the Cancer Prevention Graduate School priority programme. Proposals must be submitted in English. Supports cancer prevention research training structures.
SNSF
New Solution-oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) call launched
18 May · 17d left
Solution-oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) call, a joint program by SNSF and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Focuses on research addressing development challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme 2026
Up to DKK 19.4 million per grant
20 May · 19d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme 2026
Up to DKK 19.4M (~€2.6M)
20 May · 19d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme 2026
Up to DKK 19.4 million per grant
20 May · 19d left
Swiss National Science Foundation
SNSF Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials 2026
Up to CHF 2 million (~€2.1M)
26 May · 25d left
FWO
Bilateral research cooperation South Africa
€45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k equipment per project
26 May · 25d left
Joint fundamental research projects between Flemish and South African researchers, open to all disciplines. The Flemish team must be based at an eligible Flemish host institution; South African partners apply simultaneously to NRF. Integrated research proposal with shared research question, methodology, and work plan is required.
SNSF
Call for proposals – Investigator initiated clinical trials 2026
26 May · 25d left
Supports investigator-initiated clinical trials (RCTs and other interventional studies) conducted by researchers at Swiss institutions. Clinical trial / RCT focus; patient-sample involvement expected.