Grants closing in September 2026

For postdoctoral researchers with <5 years mentored research experience at award activation, working at the intersection of cancer immunology and computational biology/data science. Must be conducted at a non-profit institution (US or abroad); no citizenship restrictions. Sponsor must hold assistant professor or higher rank. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven in basic or translational cancer immunology.

Supports projects integrating health promotion into social initiatives for vulnerable children aged 0–10 in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Eligible applicants: non-profit organisations and public institutions only (research institutions may be co-applicants but not lead applicants). Proposals may be submitted in Danish or English. Cross-sectoral collaboration between social and health sectors is a key evaluation criterion.

Field Trips / Research Stays from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. Grants for field trips abroad or research stays a

For researchers who obtained their PhD from a Dutch NWO-recognised research organisation within the 12 months preceding the deadline. Funds a research stay of 12–24 months at an excellent foreign research institute (all disciplines). Individual applicants only; no pairs or teams. Eligible costs: salary, travel, limited research costs. Proposal must be written in English.

For researchers within ~3 years post-PhD (reference date 1 Jan 2026; PhD obtained between 1 Jan 2023 and 1 Sep 2026, extensions possible). Research must be carried out at an NWO-recognised institution in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Applications must be written in English. Part-time appointments below 0.4 FTE are not permitted.

NWO/ZonMw Rubicon funds researchers who obtained their PhD in the Netherlands to gain international experience at a research institution abroad. Outgoing-mobility scheme: applicant origin is NL, host institution is outside NL.

Cancer research stipend (NOK 200,000) for medical doctors during PhD work or continuing research after PhD. Priority given to cancer in children and young people. May be used for international stays or equipment. Full call text at onkologiskforum.org.

Supports postdoctoral researchers in immunology and cancer immunology at non-profit institutions worldwide (no citizenship restrictions). Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by award activation and have <5 years of mentored research experience (M.D.s exclude residency years). Research must be hypothesis-driven and mechanistic, relevant to the immune system's role in cancer. Only 1 fellow per sponsor per round.

Supports outstanding early-career postdoctoral scientists seeking dual expertise in immunology and data science at the intersection of cancer immunology and bioinformatics/computational methods.

Coordination & Capacity Kick-off 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.

Main applicant must be an established investigator with primary employment at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in a Nordic country (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Faroe Islands). Translational/applied focus on stem cell-based therapies across four themes: allogeneic cell therapy, analytical methods, biomaterials, and clinical development. Fundamental discovery, adult immune cell (CAR-T/NK), and gene therapy projects are out of scope.

Open to research leaders at junior, mid-career, and established/professor level. Host institution must be in Denmark. Covers bioscience and basic biomedicine research.

Semper Ardens Advance from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. 5-year grants for professors with an established interna

Semper Ardens Accelerate from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. 3 to 5-year grants for newly appointed tenured associ

Monograph Fellowships from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. 1-year full-time fellowships for leading, visionary resea

Research Infrastructure from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. Grants for equipment or apparatus.

Digital Research Infrastructure from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. Grants for the procurement of register data, ac

Reintegration Fellowships from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. 2-year postdoctoral fellowships at Danish, Greenlandi

Science Communication from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. Grants for professional communication of topics within t

Stipend of NOK 200,000 for physicians during PhD work or continuing research after PhD. Priority given to cancer in children and young people. May be used for international stays or equipment. Norwegian applicants.

Main applicant must be an established investigator with primary employment at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in a Nordic country (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Faroe Islands). Translational/applied focus on regenerative medicine (stem cell-based therapies); fundamental discovery, adult immune cell (CAR-T/NK), and gene therapy projects are out of scope. For-profit partners may collaborate but cannot receive direct funding (subcontractors excepted).

For researchers who obtained their PhD from a Dutch NWO-recognised research organisation within the 12 months preceding the deadline. Individual applications only (no pairs/teams). Funds a research stay of 12–24 months at a foreign research institute (all disciplines). Proposals must be written in English. Eligible costs: salary, travel, limited research costs; no overhead.

Funds fundamental (Basic Research phase 1) and Credentialing (phase 2) cancer research, including biological mechanisms of cancer onset/progression and psychosocial impacts. Proposal types: Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk. Submitted via KWF GMS; participating institutes must register ≥6 weeks before closing. YIG proposals must use the separate 2026/YIG call.

International science summit support programme. Location listed as international, suggesting global eligibility. Up to DKK 7 million per grant. Results announced December 2026.

Cancer research stipend prioritising research on cancer in children and young people; also supports other cancer research. Open to physicians during PhD work or as a supplement to continued research after PhD. May be used for international stays or equipment.

Open to registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, vets, etc.) of any nationality, but fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation. Applicants must hold a completed PhD or equivalent (before award start). Must not have previously secured independence via grants leading research staff. Fellowship must be based full-time at host; clinical sessions up to 4/week permitted for relevant specialties. Joint funding available with several charities (e.g. Diabetes UK, Parkinson's UK).

For registered healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, AHPs, vets) who hold a PhD received ≥5 years ago and wish to reacquire research skills. Fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation; international applicants must hold or obtain UK regulatory body registration. Funded at 80% FEC. Jointly funded options available with named charities. Applicant must intend to be clinically active in the UK during or after the award.

Supports exploratory interdisciplinary research projects. Host institution must be based in Denmark. Reviewed by the Committee on Interdisciplinary Research.

Supports STEM education, science didactics research, and informal science/technology learning experiences for children, youth, and the general public in the Danish realm. Applicant's administering institution must be a public institution or non-profit organisation (incl. universities, municipalities, museums, associations) in the Danish realm. Proposals in Danish or English; commercial purposes excluded. Max 5% admin overhead.

Invite-only full proposal stage following successful outline application. Two routes: Route 1 (purchase/set-up of strategic capital/digital infrastructure ≥£400k); Route 2 (non-capital resources to support existing infrastructure, max 2 years). Open to UK and overseas organisations meeting EPSRC eligibility. UKRI-RCN and UKRI-IIASA agreements do not apply.

Supports early-to-mid-stage commercialisation of engineering and physical sciences research at UK EPSRC-eligible organisations. Applicants must hold a lecturer or equivalent position and demonstrate prior awards (started on or after 1 Jan 2020). Scope limited to DSIT connectivity challenge themes: secure/resilient networks and sustainable networks. No fundamental research; projects must start by 1 January 2027.

Invite-only full proposal stage for EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure. Route one funds capital/digital infrastructure items over £400k (100% FEC for capital; 80% FEC non-capital). Route two funds non-capital resources to improve utilisation of existing infrastructure (max 2 years, 80% FEC). Open to UK and overseas organisations meeting EPSRC eligibility. UKRI-RCN and UKRI-IIASA agreements do not apply.

Supports projects advancing societal learning for the green transition. Host institution must be based in Denmark. Call open 13 May–3 September 2026; results announced December 2026.

Open to public institutions, nonprofits, educational institutions, municipalities, research institutions, museums, and associations in the Danish Realm. Private companies may apply for non-commercial, nonprofit-aim projects. Projects must target audiences within the Danish Realm (children, youth, or general public). Applications may be submitted in Danish or English. Pure research projects and education-system-primary projects are out of scope.

Supports projects strengthening STEM teaching quality and competence development in vocational and professional education (EUD/EUX, erhvervsakademi, professionsbachelor) within sustainability and health in the Danish realm. Administering institution must be a public institution or non-profit organisation. Proposals in Danish or English. Pure research projects and research fellowships are excluded.

Supports exploratory interdisciplinary research projects hosted at institutions in Denmark. Administered by the Committee on Interdisciplinary Research. Call opened 12 March 2026; results announced end of December 2026.

Supports research projects in the natural and technical sciences. Applicants must be based in Denmark. Results announced December 2026.

Amorçage de jeunes équipes 2026 - Session 2 (Programme généraliste) — funding call from France's Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM), the country's leading private biomedical-research foundation. Open to researchers at French host institutions across all areas of biology, medicine and health.

For senior researchers (Science Domain) to build their own innovative line of research and develop into a research group leader. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

Bilateral collaboration grant for Swedish–Italian research partnerships in quantum and solar technologies. Swedish applicants must collaborate with Italian counterparts. Opens 24 June 2026.

For senior researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities to build their own innovative line of research and develop into a research group leader. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage, with PhD obtained within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Proposals must be written in English. Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Hosted at Dutch institutions via ZonMw.

Funds clinical research (Proof of Concept or Clinical Validation studies) into drug repurposing of existing off-patent medicines for ME/CFS patients in the Netherlands. Applicants must be Dutch legal entities (public or private law). Non-research organisations must provide ≥50% co-financing. Proposals must be written in English.

Funds research within nutrition related to cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). Up to DKK 5M if the project includes an international co-applicant. Reviewed by the Committee on Nutrition.

Jointly funded by EPSRC and Japan's MEXT targeting decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield nuclear plants. Proposals must address at least one of four fields: radioactive waste treatment, robotic/autonomous systems, fuel debris and materials, or decommissioning technology. Requires UK–Japan research collaboration; fixed start date 1 January 2027. Only UK research costs funded by EPSRC; UK institution must be the lead applicant.

For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Proposals must be written in English. Aimed at researchers with academic qualities clearly exceeding international peer group norms and established leadership/mentorship skills; not for those who have already built an established research group.

Open to UK research groups and individuals (any career stage, subject to NERC eligibility). Focuses on aviation non-CO2 climate impacts across three themes: contrail/aerosol prediction confidence, future fuels (SAF, hydrogen, fuel cells), and decision-making support. Projects with industrial partnerships encouraged. Up to 6 projects funded; projects must start no later than 1 February 2027. UK host institution required.

APEX from the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. Funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences; most schemes require a UK host institution (some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners). Applications close 8 September 2026.

For senior researchers in Applied and Engineering Sciences to build their own innovative line of research and develop into a research group leader. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

For outstanding scientists in the Republic of Ireland in the early stages of their research career with potential to become leaders in their field. Applicants must be based at a host institution in the Republic of Ireland.

University Research Fellowship from the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. Funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences; most schemes require a UK host institution (some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners). Applications close 9 September 2026.

Postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, max 8 years full-time research experience post-PhD at deadline. Mobility rule applies: researcher must not have resided/worked in the host country for >12 months in the 3 years before deadline. Full-time commitment required. Host must be an eligible organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.

Restricted to nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, max 8 years post-PhD. Outgoing phase at a non-EU/non-Associated Country organisation, with mandatory return phase to an EU/Associated Country host. Full-time commitment required; mobility rules apply.

Emergency call targeting research on hantavirus or Ebola virus. Opens 19 August 2026; closes 9 September 2026. Applicants expected to be based at Swedish research institutions.

Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) is the Royal Society's flagship early-career fellowship (3-8y post-PhD) in the natural sciences, hosted at a UK or Republic of Ireland institution.

Promotes broad research collaboration between Norwegian research communities and societal/business actors on seabed mineral activities and environmental consequences. Norwegian research organisations eligible.

Funds projects developing technology and solutions for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry, including surplus heat utilisation, local power production, and fossil fuel transition.

ERDERA Clinical Trial Call 2026 for research on rare/genetic diseases. Focuses on clinical trials. Opened 01 July 2026.

Supports group leaders to develop their research programme and build reputation as world-leaders in cancer research. Eligibility criteria changed: no longer accepting new outline applications from clinicians following the May 2026 committee review.

Supports clinician scientists who have gained a higher research degree and some postdoctoral experience, ready to develop their own research niche. Restricted to clinician scientists.

Open to researchers holding a doctorate or equivalent research experience, based at a UK research organisation (lead organisation must submit). Fellows undertake an 18-month policy fellowship with a UK government host, starting 1 May 2027. Three fellowship tracks: Core (up to £180k FEC), What Works Innovation (up to £220k FEC), and Natural Hazards and Resilience (up to £280k FEC, co-funded by DCMS). Early-career researchers receive funded mentorship support.

Supports new group leaders who do not have a salaried independent position to establish their independent research group in cancer research.

Supports clinician scientists to transition to research independence and leadership in cancer research. Restricted to clinician scientists; host organisation must contribute towards the fellow's salary.

UK academic researchers embedded in government host departments focusing on natural hazards and resilience. Includes an additional £100,000 research and collaboration budget co-funded by DCMS. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent. Fellowship starts 1 May 2027. Minimum 0.6 FTE during placement. Includes £15,000 mandatory flexible budget.

UK academic researchers embedded in government host departments for 18 months to support evidence-informed policymaking. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent research experience. Fellowship starts 1 May 2027. Early-career researchers receive funded mentorship. Minimum 0.6 FTE during placement. Includes £15,000 mandatory flexible budget.

UK academic researchers embedded in What Works Network host organisations for 18 months. Includes an additional £40,000 research and collaboration budget for co-production and collaboration. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent. Fellowship starts 1 May 2027. Minimum 0.6 FTE during placement. Includes £15,000 mandatory flexible budget.

Invited full applications for MRC Centres of Research Excellence (CoRE) addressing a defined long-term biomedical or health research challenge over 14 years. Open to UK research organisations; lead applicant must be affiliated with the lead research organisation. Requires standard 20% FEC; no additional matched funding required. International project co-leads permitted. Ministry of Defence participates in assessment.

Supports new group leaders who have a salaried independent position to establish their independent research group. Eligibility changed: no longer accepting new outline applications from clinicians following May 2026 committee review.

Network Plus to develop a UK whole-systems vision and strategic roadmap for future computing paradigms (5–20 year horizon), covering novel architectures, hardware, software, and applications. Applicants must be UK-based at EPSRC-eligible organisations. Successful applicants must engage with National Security & Defence stakeholders and may be subject to security checks. International researchers may only participate as project co-leads under the UKRI-RCN agreement.

Open to scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutions with extensive postdoctoral experience and an independent research group. Applicant must be fully funded by host institution for the award duration. Covers primary prevention and population research with cancer relevance, including epidemiology, translational prevention, clinical trials, and behavioural interventions.

Baillet Latour Biomedical Award 2027 : call for applications from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

For independent investigators ≤12 years post-PhD (PhD awarded no earlier than 14 Sep 2014, with possible extensions for career breaks). Topic: Infection and Immunity. Applicants must be affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible Belgian research institute until 30 June 2032. Eligible costs: personnel (excl. PI salary), running costs, equipment; no overhead.

MAESTRO 18 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.

SONATA BIS 16 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.

Advanced computing access (HPC, AI, Cloud) for teams with no prior RNCA experience. Proposals must be submitted in English via myFCT. Max 50,000 CPU core-hours and 500 GPU-hours per project. Eligible applicants include R&D institutions, companies (pre-competitive R&D only), and individuals active in Portugal. Fast-track (via rápida) requires prior scientific evaluation in the last 3 years.

International postdoctoral fellowship in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences. Typically involves a mobility component (postdoc abroad); applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish institution. Opening soon: 19 August 2026.

Allocates national HPC, AI, and Scientific Cloud Computing resources (Deucalion, Cirrus+Stratus, MareNostrum 5). A0 = Experimental Access (6 months, max 50,000 CPU core.hours / 500 GPU.hours); A1 = Development Access (3–12 months, max 100,000 CPU core.hours / 5,000 GPU.hours). Eligible: Portuguese R&D institutions, collaborative labs, tech-interface centres, companies (pre-competitive R&D only, ≤50% of total quota), and individuals active in Portugal. Applications must be submitted in English via myFCT platform.

Supports strategic recruitment of associate senior lecturers (early-career tenure-track positions) at Swedish higher education institutions. Opens 19 August 2026.

Consortia of 3–12 researchers from one or more Austrian research institutions, all scientific disciplines including interdisciplinary and art-based basic research. Highly endowed yet flexible collaborative research programme. Full eligibility and budget details not yet visible in this page segment.

Curiosity-driven, groundbreaking team science in fundamental (bio)medical and health research; no thematic restriction. Optional investment module of €100k–€250k available on top of base grant (max total €1,050k). Only applicants with a positive pre-proposal decision may submit a full proposal. Host institution must be a Dutch research organisation (NWO grant rules apply).

Horizon Europe RIA under the EU Cancer Mission supporting development of validated microbiome tools for early cancer prediction before disease onset, including AI risk modelling, longitudinal cohort studies, and comparison with liquid biopsy tests. Proposals must address multiple cancer types where possible and collaborate with large cohorts/registries. Lump sum grant; one grant expected.

Strengthens the user community at the MicroMAX beamline (macromolecular crystallography / serial-synchrotron crystallography with time-resolved capabilities) at MAX IV Synchrotron in Lund, Sweden. Host institution must be in Denmark.

Funds exploratory workshops within the field of artistic research. Opens 19 August 2026; applicants expected to be based at Swedish research institutions.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in natural and engineering sciences to conduct research at an international host institution. Mobility grant; applicant must be based in Sweden prior to the fellowship. Autumn call edition.

PDR-THEMA PFAS 2026 – Thematic Research Project : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from the F.R.S.-FNRS, the research-funding agency for Belgium's French-speaking community (Wallonia–Brussels). The host institution must be a French-Community university or approved research centre in Belgium.

Invitation only — only organisations on the EPSRC eligible organisations list that have been contacted directly may apply. Funds early-stage impact activities aligned with EPSRC remit. At least 50% of activities must fall within EPSRC remit. One application per eligible research organisation.

Horizon Europe RIA under the EU Cancer Mission call HORIZON-MISS-2026-02. One indicative grant of approximately €15M. Full topic description available in the Work Programme. Consortia must include eligible entities from at least 3 EU member states or associated countries.

Horizon Europe Innovation Action under the EU Cancer Mission call HORIZON-MISS-2026-02. One indicative grant of approximately €7M. Full topic description available in the Work Programme. Consortia must include eligible entities from at least 3 EU member states or associated countries.

Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action under the EU Cancer Mission call HORIZON-MISS-2026-02. One indicative grant of approximately €5M. Full topic description available in the Work Programme. Consortia must include eligible entities from at least 3 EU member states or associated countries.

DAINA 4 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.

Allocates national HPC, AI, and Scientific Cloud Computing resources (Deucalion, Cirrus+Stratus, MareNostrum 5). A0: experimental access (6 months, up to 50,000 CPU core.hours / 500 GPU.hours); A1: development access (3–12 months, up to 100,000 CPU core.hours / 5,000 GPU.hours). Eligible: Portuguese R&D institutions, collaborative labs, tech-interface centres, digital innovation hubs, non-profits, and companies/individuals active in Portugal. Applications must be submitted in English via myFCT platform.

Horizon Europe RIA (lump sum) for academic investigator-initiated pragmatic clinical trials on immunotherapeutic interventions for refractory cancer patients. Proposals must include a clinical studies annex, disaggregate data by sex/gender/age, and engage patients in endpoint definition. Applicants must include diverse stakeholders and plan to join the EU Cancer Mission 'Diagnosis and Treatment' cluster. ~3 grants expected.

Supports innovation in biotechnology, clinical/translational medicine, endocrinology, food & agriculture, industrial/environmental biotechnology, and infectious diseases. Applicants must be based in Nordic countries. Call opens 1 August 2026 and closes 15 September 2026.

Supports exploratory applied research on testable and existing AI applications (use cases) focused on labour-saving AI. Conducted through new practice-oriented research activities at universities of applied sciences.