Monthly deadline index
Grants closing in June 2026
66 open calls with deadlines this month
ZonMw
ZonMw Promising Medicines ME/CFS — Drug Repurposing
€500,000-€1,000,000
1 Jun
Volkswagen Foundation
Volkswagen Foundation Momentum
Up to €1,000,000
1 Jun
KiKa (Children Cancer-free Foundation)
KiKa Childhood Cancer Research Projects - June 2026 Round
No budget limit; typically €400K-€800K per project (max 4 years)
1 Jun
KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij)
KiKa Research & Pilot Projects 2026 (Round 2)
Varies
1 Jun
KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij)
KiKa Research & Pilot Projects 2026
Variable (childhood cancer research)
1 Jun
FWO
Tier-1 Compute
1 Jun
Open to researchers at Flemish universities, SOCs, and public knowledge institutions. Provides Tier-1 HPC compute time (500 kcore-hours to 10 Mcore-hours and/or 1–40 kGPU-hours) for 8 months. No cost contribution required. Benchmarks required to substantiate compute estimates.
FWO
Sabbatical Bench Fee
Up to €2,000/month
1 Jun
For ZAP-position holders (≥80%) at Flemish Community universities, or equivalent doctorate-holding staff at specified Flemish institutions. Covers research expenses during sabbatical leave (not replacement costs). Applications must be submitted in English. Max once per civil year; max 1 year per 3-year term. Cannot be combined with conference/study visit grants.
FWO
VSC Tier-1 Compute
1 Jun
Flemish universities, SOCs, and public knowledge institutions only. No cost to applicants. Projects require 500 kcore-hours to 10 Mcore-hours and/or 1–40 kGPU-hours. Benchmarks required to substantiate estimates. Free computing time for HPC research purposes.
KWF
KWF Proof of Concept (PoC) Programme – Call 2026-PoC-2
Up to €150,000 incl. VAT
2 Jun
Add-on funding for ongoing or recently completed KWF-funded projects (incl. KWF-PPP, TTW Technology for Oncology, KWF-NWO early detection) that have reached at least TRL 3. Supports translational pathway definition, targeted development/validation, and regulatory/implementation preparation. TTO commitment letter mandatory; collaboration with TTO of applicant's research institution required.
KWF
Proof Of Concept 2026-2
2 Jun
Supports translation of KWF-funded innovations toward real-world application. Eligible only for ongoing or recently completed KWF projects (up to 1 year after completion). Covers steps such as external expertise, regulatory preparation, or business case development.
Dutch Cancer Society (KWF)
KWF Proof of Concept 2026-2
Up to €150K (typical PoC)
2 Jun
ESRC
UKRI Metascience: Scientometrics for Research Assessment (Invite Only)
2 Jun
Invite-only call for researchers who attended the UKRI Metascience sandpit on scientometrics for research assessment. Funds 12-month projects developing, validating, and critiquing novel scientometric indicators for research assessment and metascience. UKRI funds 80% FEC; project FEC must be within 10% of the sandpit pitch amount. Projects must start by 1 September 2026.
KWF
KWF Proof of Concept 2026-PoC-2
Up to €150,000 incl. VAT
2 Jun
Add-on to ongoing or recently completed KWF-funded projects (incl. KWF-PPP, TTW Technology for Oncology, KWF-NWO early detection). Innovation must be at TRL ≥3. Applicants must collaborate with their institution's TTO. Supports translation pathway definition, limited development/validation, and regulatory/implementation preparation. Dutch research institutions only.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Steno Collaborative Grants
DKK 1M–DKK 10M per grant (total pool up to DKK 30M)
2 Jun
Main Applicant must be from a Steno Diabetes Center or a Steno Partner Institution (hospitals with a cooperative agreement with a Steno Diabetes Center) in Denmark. Project must include 2–5 co-applicants. Focuses on clinical, patient-centered, and collaborative diabetes research. International co-applicants eligible; international collaboration encouraged.
ZonMw
ZonMw Off-Road 2026
€100,000
3 Jun
Research Council of Norway
Grønn plattform 2026 (Green Platform)
3 Jun
Green Platform call supporting green innovation and transition. Open to Norwegian applicants. Proposals must be submitted in Norwegian or as specified in the call text. Full call text may still be in temporary/draft form; check the official page for final requirements.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Non-Diabetic Endocrinology Collaborative Grants 2026
DKK 5M–10M per grant (total pool up to DKK 53M)
3 Jun
Clinical, collaborative research on non-diabetic endocrine disorders (thyroid, calcium metabolism, pituitary/adrenal/neuroendocrine, reproduction). Main applicant must be anchored at a Danish or Nordic university hospital, minimum Assistant Professor level (postdocs ineligible as main applicant). Danish anchor mandatory; if main applicant is Nordic, at least one co-applicant must be from a Danish university hospital. Diabetes research is not eligible.
ALSF
ALSF R Accelerator Grant 2026
Varies
4 Jun
UKRI (MRC)
NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge
4 Jun
Open to UK-based researchers, healthcare practitioners and industry (legal entities). Seeks clinical interventions and technological innovations (medical devices or IVDs near regulatory clearance) to support dementia diagnosis within 18 weeks of referral by 2029. Applicants must have been invited following a successful Expression of Interest; commercial organisations must provide training and support at zero cost during evaluation.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Project grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region
Up to DKK 4.5 million per grant
4 Jun
Open to experienced independent researchers (not PhD students or postdocs) at universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Covers basic and clinical research in endocrinology and metabolism. Co-applicants not allowed; applicant's own salary cannot be covered. DKK 11M earmarked for special theme 'Hormone regulation in women's health'.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Bolsas de Mestrado para Estudantes dos PALOP 2026
~€1,150/month + up to €4,000 tuition + installation/travel allowances
8 Jun
Master's scholarships (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for nationals of PALOP countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, São Tomé e Príncipe) residing in their home country, aged ≤30, with a degree GPA ≥14/20 from a home-country university. Study must be in-person at a Portuguese higher education institution. Application form must be submitted in Portuguese. Cannot be combined with other scholarships.
ALSF
Bio-Therapeutic Impact Grant
9 Jun
Childhood cancer bio-therapeutic research grant from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Opened April 2026; notification November 2026. Scope and eligibility details available on the applicants page.
FNR Luxembourg
INTER – EP PerMed Call 2026
9 Jun
Thematic multilateral call on personalised medicine under the EP PerMed partnership. Budget cap per call and/or proposal applies. Luxembourg partner must submit INTER application at both pre-proposal and full proposal stage via FNR online system. Thematic call — no bottom-up funding.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Certificado R3 2026
9 Jun
Certification as an established researcher (R3) under the Spanish R&D system. Applicants must hold a doctorate obtained before 1 January 2021, have at least 2–5 years of postdoctoral contractual experience, and have completed ≥2 years of research stays at institutions other than their doctoral host. Excludes permanent civil-servant academic staff and those already holding R3/I3 certification. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish.
SNSF
Launch of international call for disruptive technologies
9 Jun
International call targeting disruptive technologies. Joint/international scope; Swiss-based applicants expected to partner with international counterparts. Further eligibility details on the call page.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk NERD Programme 2026
Up to DKK 10M (~€1.3M)
10 Jun
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Data Science Collaborative Research 2026
Up to DKK 30M (~€4M)
10 Jun
Research Council of Norway
Tematiske utlysninger – forskerprosjekter og samarbeidsprosjekter med frist 10. juni (Thematic calls – deadline 10 June)
10 Jun
Thematic collaboration project calls and public-sector calls open to Norwegian research organisations and public sector entities, with deadline 10 June 2026. Calls published on a rolling basis; at least 6 weeks open before deadline. Some call texts may still be in temporary/draft form.
ALSF
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation R Accelerated Grant 2026
Accelerated research funding for childhood cancer
11 Jun
ALSF
ALSF R Accelerated Grant 2026
$800K total over 4 years ($200K/year)
11 Jun
ALSF
R Accelerator Grant
11 Jun
Accelerator-track childhood cancer research grant from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Opened March 2026; notification October 2026. Scope and eligibility details available on the applicants page.
ZonMw
ZonMw ValNAM 2026
€200,000-€500,000
15 Jun · 0d left
ALSF
ALSF 'A' Award Grant 2026
Variable (major pediatric cancer grant)
16 Jun · 1d left
ALSF
'A' Award Grant
16 Jun · 1d left
Childhood cancer research grant from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Opened March 2026; notification November 2026. Scope and eligibility details available on the applicants page.
Narodowe Centrum Nauki (National Science Centre
Preludium 25
16 Jun · 1d left
PRELUDIUM 25 call from Poland's National Science Centre (NCN), funding basic research across all disciplines. Open to researchers at Polish host institutions; the international Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform calls additionally involve foreign partner teams.
NCN (Narodowe Centrum Nauki)
Preludium 25
Up to 210 000 PLN (70 000 / 140 000 / 210 000 PLN depending on duration); total call budget 50M PLN
16 Jun · 1d left
PRELUDIUM 25 call from Poland's National Science Centre (NCN), funding basic research across all disciplines. Open to researchers at Polish host institutions; the international Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform calls additionally involve foreign partner teams.
European Commission
Horizon Europe 2026 Research Infrastructure Programme Calls
16 Jun · 1d left
Horizon Europe Research Infrastructure programme calls open March 10 – June 16, 2026. Targets research infrastructure projects; EU consortium requirement applies. FCT coordinates Portuguese national participation. An EC info day was held March 18, 2026. Eligible entities include universities, research centres, and ERIC members.
Fondation ARC
Passerelle
16 Jun · 1d left
Action scientifique (scientific action) grant in cancer research. Open call closing 16 June 2026. Further eligibility details not specified on the listing page.
NCN (Narodowe Centrum Nauki)
Opus 31
16 Jun · 1d left
OPUS 31 call from Poland's National Science Centre (NCN), funding basic research across all disciplines. Open to researchers at Polish host institutions; the international Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform calls additionally involve foreign partner teams.
SNSF / OHAMR European Partnership
SNSF One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR) Call 2026
One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance
17 Jun · 2d left
SNSF
One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR): First call for proposals
17 Jun · 2d left
First call under the One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR) international partnership. Focuses on combating antimicrobial resistance through a One Health approach (human, animal, environmental health). Transnational consortia required.
SNSF
Australian-Swiss Joint Research Programme – 2026 Call (NHMRC-SNSF Joint Research Projects)
Up to CHF 400,000 per project (Swiss side)
17 Jun · 2d left
Collaborative research projects between Swiss and Australian institutions on AI in healthcare for underrepresented populations (sex, gender, sexual orientation). Swiss applicants must be based at a Swiss research institution; SNSF funds the Swiss side (max CHF 400k/project), NHMRC funds the Australian side. Up to 10 projects funded. Proposals must be submitted to both agencies.
SNSF
Joint call with Australia in the field of AI-supported healthcare
17 Jun · 2d left
Bilateral SNSF–Australia call for research on AI-supported healthcare. Requires collaboration between Swiss and Australian research teams. Clinical/health-data focus likely.
KWF
INTER-LOCAL: International Funding Call for Clinical Research on Local Treatment Strategies
Up to €3M
18 Jun · 3d left
Late-phase (phase 2/3) international clinical trials on radiotherapy or surgery for rare cancers (incidence <6/100,000/yr) and/or hard-to-treat cancers (5-yr survival <25%). Consortium must include partners from ≥3 of 5 funding countries (BE, NL, ES, NO, SE). Five projects invited to full proposal phase; submission via Swedish Cancer Society's Grant Application System.
St. Baldrick's Foundation / American Cancer Society / Cancer Research UK
St. Baldrick's Foundation - American Cancer Society Childhood Cancer Research Grant
$1.65M over 4 years ($1.5M direct + 10% indirect)
18 Jun · 3d left
FWO
Bilateral Research Cooperation FWO-FRQ (Québec)
€45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k equipment per project
18 Jun · 3d left
Interdisciplinary fundamental research involving at least two of the three FRQ sectors (Health / Society & Culture / Nature & Technologies), carried out at an eligible Flemish host institution in collaboration with Québec partners. Staff & consumables: min €45k–max €85k/year; equipment: max €150k/project. Applicant may act only once as supervisor(-spokesperson) or co-supervisor per call. Proposals submitted in English or French via FWO E-portal.
Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) + European partners
KWF INTER-LOCAL 2026 (International Rare Cancer Call)
Variable (multi-partner European)
18 Jun · 3d left
Cancer Research UK
Biology to Prevention Award
£100k–£600k
18 Jun · 3d left
Supports projects harnessing biological and mechanistic insights to provide new targets and approaches for cancer primary prevention.
Cancer Research UK
Early Detection and Diagnosis Project Award
Up to £500k
18 Jun · 3d left
Funds exceptional science to drive transformational change in how and when early cancers and pre-cancerous states are detected and diagnosed.
Cancer Research UK
Prevention and Population Project Award
Up to £500k
18 Jun · 3d left
Funds high-quality, hypothesis-driven research in primary cancer prevention and population research; welcomes applications including prevention interventional studies.
FWO
Bilateral research cooperation Québec
18 Jun · 3d left
Joint 3-year research projects between researchers from Flanders and Québec, in collaboration with Canadian funder FRQ. Applicants must be based at a Flemish research institution.
NWO
KIC Integrated Biorefineries for a Circular Future – improving society and environment through sustainable industry
€140k–€700k per project (total call budget €3.84M)
23 Jun · 8d left
Joint NL–Brazil (São Paulo/FAPESP) research on replacing fossil raw materials with circular biomass-derived materials. Topics: biobased feedstocks and conversion processes. Requires multidisciplinary consortium including a private co-funder; NWO/FAPESP finance max 70%, mandatory 30% co-funding required. Small-scale (€140k–€290k) or large-scale (€350k–€700k) project sizes available.
NWO
Integrated Biorefineries for a Circular Future – improving society and environment through sustainable industry
€140k–€700k per project (total call budget €3.84M)
23 Jun · 8d left
Joint NL–Brazil (São Paulo/FAPESP) research call on replacing fossil raw materials with circular biomass-derived feedstocks. Two project sizes: small-scale (€140k–€290k) and large-scale (€350k–€700k); NWO/FAPESP fund max 70%, mandatory 30% co-funding from industry. Topics: biobased feedstocks and conversion processes; multidisciplinary scope required (chemical engineering, economics, sustainability, social, legal).
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Centros de Excelencia «Severo Ochoa» y Unidades «María de Maeztu» 2026
24 Jun · 9d left
Open to Spanish public research centres and non-profit private research institutions with internationally recognised scientific leadership. Two tracks: 'Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa' (research centres with legal personality and administrative autonomy) and 'Unidad de Excelencia María de Maeztu' (research units). Includes associated funding for predoctoral researcher training. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish via AEI application portal.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Proyectos «Europa Excelencia» 2026
€2,500,000 (total programme)
25 Jun · 10d left
Funds research projects linked to ERC proposals (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced Grants) that were positively evaluated and deemed eligible by the ERC but not funded due to budget constraints. Applicants must be public or private non-profit research/knowledge-dissemination organisations based in Spain. Covers personnel costs, minor equipment, materials, and related project expenses. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish.
Cancer Research UK
Clinical Research Funding Scheme
Flexible; module dependent
25 Jun · 10d left
Modular scheme supporting high-quality clinical research, associated translational research, and collection of samples and data. Clinical and patient-sample focus; bold and creative applications encouraged.
ANR
Programme Tremplin ERC Advanced Grant (T-ERC AdG) - Edition 2026
Up to €116,000
25 Jun · 10d left
Open to French or foreign researchers affiliated with a French public research institution who were ranked 'A' (but unfunded) in the ERC Advanced Grants 2025 call. Aims to help improve proposals for resubmission to ERC Consolidator or Advanced Grant. All scientific disciplines eligible. Proposals likely in French; simplified dossier based on prior ERC application documents.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Start Package Grants – for faculty recruitment Q3 2026
Up to DKK 10 million per grant
25 Jun · 10d left
Supports Danish universities and research institutions in recruiting top researchers of any nationality. Grant accompanies a faculty position offer: up to DKK 5M (assistant professor/tenure track), up to DKK 8M (associate professor), up to DKK 10M (full professor or clinical chair). Host institution must be in Denmark. Q4 2026 call opens 25 June 2026.
Wellcome
Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
Up to £30,000
30 Jun · 15d left
SNSF / BrainHealth European Partnership
SNSF BrainHealth Partnership Call 2026
Transnational neuroscience research
30 Jun · 15d left
Fundación BBVA
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards – 19th Edition
30 Jun · 15d left
International awards recognising outstanding contributions across multiple categories: Basic Sciences, Biology & Biomedicine, Climate Change & Environmental Sciences, Economics/Finance/Management, Humanities, ICT, Music & Opera, and Social Sciences. These are prizes for lifetime/career achievement rather than funded research grants.
SNSF
BrainHealth Partnership: call for proposals
30 Jun · 15d left
Call for proposals under the BrainHealth Partnership focusing on brain health research. Open to researchers affiliated with Swiss institutions applying through SNSF.
SNSF
Call for proposals THCS: Access to Care
30 Jun · 15d left
Call under the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study (THCS) or related health cohort scheme focusing on access to care. Supports research addressing healthcare access challenges within the Swiss context.
St. Baldrick's Foundation
St. Baldrick's Survivorship & Supportive Care Research Grant 2026
~$100K for 1 year
30 Jun · 15d left
FNR Luxembourg
INTER – EP BrainHealth JTC 2026, Call 2
30 Jun · 15d left
Thematic multilateral call on neurodegenerative disorders under the EP BrainHealth partnership. Budget cap per call and/or proposal applies. Luxembourg partner must submit INTER application at both pre-proposal and full proposal stage via FNR online system. Thematic call — no bottom-up funding.
UKRI (AHRC)
R&D MAP Creative Content Exchange Pilot: Early Adopters Fund
Up to £125,000
30 Jun · 15d left
UK-based organisations only (international applicants ineligible). Targets large cultural organisations (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) to onboard content to the CCE platform by 30 April 2027. Covers legal/rights clearance, metadata, technical integration, and staffing. Prior 'Launch Partners Fund' recipients are ineligible. No matched funding required; 100% FEC funded.