Grants closing in June 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International call targeting disruptive technologies. Joint/international scope; Swiss-based applicants expected to partner with international counterparts. Further eligibility details on the call page.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Action scientifique (scientific action) grant in cancer research. Open call closing 16 June 2026. Further eligibility details not specified on the listing page.

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.

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.

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.

Bilateral SNSF–Australia call for research on AI-supported healthcare. Requires collaboration between Swiss and Australian research teams. Clinical/health-data focus likely.

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.

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.

Supports projects harnessing biological and mechanistic insights to provide new targets and approaches for cancer primary prevention.

Funds exceptional science to drive transformational change in how and when early cancers and pre-cancerous states are detected and diagnosed.

Funds high-quality, hypothesis-driven research in primary cancer prevention and population research; welcomes applications including prevention interventional studies.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Call for proposals under the BrainHealth Partnership focusing on brain health research. Open to researchers affiliated with Swiss institutions applying through SNSF.

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.

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.

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.