Monthly deadline index
Grants closing in September 2026
49 open calls with deadlines this month
St. Baldrick's Foundation
St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award 2026
Up to $97.5K/yr for 2 years ($195K total)
1 Sept · 124d left
NWO
Test Grant
€100,000
1 Sept · 124d left
KWF
Exploration Call 2026-3
1 Sept · 124d left
Funds fundamental (Basic) and Credentialing cancer research addressing biological mechanisms of cancer onset, growth, and spread, as well as psychosocial mechanisms. Proposal types include Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk. Young Investigator Grants must be submitted under a separate YIG call.
KWF
Call 2026-3 / Exploration
1 Sept · 124d left
Dedicated to basic research uncovering mechanisms driving cancer onset, growth, and spread. Intended for proposals within the Basic research and Credentialing phases. Aims to address knowledge gaps and identify new leads for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
NWO
NWO Open Technology Programme 2026
Up to €950,000
2 Sept · 125d left
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation
ChadTough Fellowship Grant 2026
$200,000-$300,000 (3 years)
2 Sept · 125d left
ERC
ERC Plus Grants 2026
€7,000,000 (lump sum)
2 Sept · 125d left
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation
ChadTough Fellowship Grant 2026
$200,000-$300,000 (3 years)
2 Sept · 125d left
ERC
ERC Plus Grants 2026
€7,000,000 (lump sum)
2 Sept · 125d left
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Exploratory Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme 2026
Up to DKK 6.8 million per grant
3 Sept · 126d left
NWO
NWO-Talentprogramme Vici ZonMw 2026
Up to €1.5M
8 Sept · 131d left
NWO / ZonMw
NWO Talent Programme Vici (ZonMw) 2026
Max €1.5M
8 Sept · 131d left
ZonMw
NWO Talentprogramme Vici ZonMw 2026
Up to €1,500,000
8 Sept · 131d left
ZonMw
NWO Talent Programme Vici – ZonMw 2026
Up to €1,500,000
8 Sept · 131d left
For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years of 1 March 2026. Applicants must demonstrate academic qualities exceeding international peer group norms and established leadership/mentorship skills. Proposals must be written in English.
KWF
KWF Lead4Life PPP 2026
€5,000,000 total
9 Sept · 132d left
European Commission - Horizon Europe
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
€399.05 million
9 Sept · 132d left
European Commission
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
9 Sept · 132d left
European Commission
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2026
9 Sept · 132d left
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
€399.05 million
9 Sept · 132d left
Open to PhD holders of any nationality with up to 8 years of post-PhD research experience. European Fellowships require hosting in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country; Global Fellowships require EU nationals or long-term residents conducting research in a third country with a mandatory 12-month return phase. Applicants cannot have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (mobility rule applies).
European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
€399.05 million (total); ~1600 projects expected
9 Sept · 132d left
Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships require a host in an EU/associated country; Global Fellowships require EU/associated country nationals or long-term residents working in a third country then returning to Europe. Researchers must not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (standard MSCA mobility rule). Open to all scientific fields including Euratom research.
European Commission
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
9 Sept · 132d left
Individual postdoctoral fellowships for researchers up to 8 years post-PhD. European Fellowships are open to any nationality hosted in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country; Global Fellowships require EU nationals or long-term residents for an outgoing phase in a non-associated third country plus a mandatory 12-month return phase. Full-time commitment required; MSCA mobility rules apply.
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
~€220,000 (24 months)
15 Sept · 138d left
Horizon Europe
Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease
Around €15M
15 Sept · 138d left
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.
ZonMw
ZonMw Open Competition 2026
€800k–€1,050k
15 Sept · 138d left
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
~€220,000 (living + mobility + research, 24 months)
15 Sept · 138d left
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
~€220,000 (living + mobility + research, 24 months)
15 Sept · 138d left
NWO
SSH Open Competition XS 2026 Round 3
Up to €50,000
15 Sept · 138d left
NWO
KIEM Arbeidsbesparende AI
€1,800,000
15 Sept · 138d left
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.
Horizon Europe
Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01)
€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M, ~4 grants)
15 Sept · 138d left
Funds development of advanced multiscale Virtual Human Twin (VHT) models for cancer research, focusing on cancers with limited treatment options, rare/paediatric cancers, and refractory cancers. Proposals must integrate AI tools for multimodal FAIR data analysis, validate VHTs with longitudinal patient data, and make assets available via UNCAN.eu and the Advanced VHT Platform. Interdisciplinary consortia including clinicians, patient representatives, AI experts, and SMEs are expected.
Horizon Europe
Horizon-Miss-2026-02-Cancer-03 (Cancer Mission Ria)
€7M–€8M per grant (total budget €22.186M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Research and Innovation Action under the EU Cancer Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02), with a total budget of €22.186M and 3 indicative grants of €7M–€8M each. Full scope details are in the specific work programme topic description.
Horizon Europe
Horizon-Miss-2026-02-Cancer-04 (Cancer Mission Ria)
Around €5M per grant (total budget €15M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Research and Innovation Action under the EU Cancer Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02), with a total budget of €15M and 3 indicative grants of around €5M each. Full scope details are in the specific work programme topic description.
Horizon Europe
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-05 (Cancer Mission Innovation Action)
Around €7M per grant (total budget €7M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Innovation Action under the EU Cancer Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02), with a total budget of €7M and 1 indicative grant of around €7M. Full scope details are in the specific work programme topic description.
Horizon Europe
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-06 (Cancer Mission Coordination and Support Action)
Around €5M per grant (total budget €5M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Coordination and Support Action under the EU Cancer Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02), with a total budget of €5M and 1 indicative grant of around €5M. Full scope details are in the specific work programme topic description.
Horizon Europe
Horizon-Miss-2026-02-Cancer-07 (Cancer Mission Ria)
€5M–€6M per grant (total budget €25M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Research and Innovation Action under the EU Cancer Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02), with a total budget of €25M and 5 indicative grants of €5M–€6M each. Full scope details are in the specific work programme topic description.
Horizon Europe
Horizon-Miss-2026-02-Cancer-02 (Cancer Mission Ria)
Around €15M per grant (total budget €15M, ~1 grant)
15 Sept · 138d left
Part of the EU Cancer Mission call HORIZON-MISS-2026-02, this Research and Innovation Action topic has a total budget of €15M with one indicative grant. Full topic description available via the parent call page.
Horizon Europe
Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research
€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M)
15 Sept · 138d left
Horizon Europe RIA under the Cancer Mission calling for development of advanced multiscale Virtual Human Twin (VHT) models integrating AI and multimodal patient data to understand cancer onset/progression and personalise treatments. Proposals must include multidisciplinary consortia (medical, AI, patient representatives, SMEs) and share data/models via UNCAN.eu and the Advanced VHT Platform under open science principles. Clinical studies may be included with a dedicated annex.
Health~Holland
Health~Holland Science for Industry Call 2026
€500,000-€1,200,000 PPP
22 Sept · 145d left
Health~Holland
Health~Holland Organ-on-Chip Call 2026
PPP subsidy
22 Sept · 145d left
KWF
Proof Of Concept 2026-3
22 Sept · 145d left
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.
KWF
KWF Proof of Concept 2026-PoC-3
Up to €150,000
22 Sept · 145d left
Health~Holland
Health~Holland Science for Industry Call 2026
€500,000-€1,200,000 PPP
22 Sept · 145d left
Health~Holland
Health~Holland Organ-on-Chip Call 2026
PPP subsidy
22 Sept · 145d left
KWF
KWF Proof of Concept (PoC) Programme – Call 2026-PoC-3
Up to €150,000 incl. VAT
22 Sept · 145d left
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.
Wellcome
Wellcome Discovery Awards
Average £3.5M; applications above £5M subject to additional scrutiny
22 Sept · 145d left
Open to established researchers or teams led by an established researcher based at eligible organisations in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China). Research must fit within Wellcome's Discovery Research remit and have potential to improve human life, health, and wellbeing across any discipline including STEM, humanities, social science, and public health.
Wellcome
Wellcome Discovery Awards – September 2026 Round
Average £3.5M; applications above £5M subject to additional scrutiny
22 Sept · 145d left
Open to established researchers or teams led by an established researcher based at eligible not-for-profit organisations in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China). Research must fit within Wellcome's Discovery Research remit and have potential to improve human life, health, and wellbeing across any discipline including STEM, humanities, social science, and public health.
Health Holland
Eureka Biotech Call 2026
€400k–€750k per project (Dutch partners)
25 Sept · 148d left
PPP subsidy for Dutch SMEs and research organisations participating in international R&D consortia focused on cell and gene therapies (CGT) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) technologies (TRL 4–7). Healthcare providers and foundations are not eligible. International partners must secure their own funding. Co-funding (in-kind and/or cash) by all partners is required.
Cancer Research UK
Discovery Programme Awards
Up to £2.5M
29 Sept · 152d left
Open to scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based in UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutions. Supports ambitious, long-term programmes in basic or early-stage translational cancer research. Applicants must hold a post fully funded by a national Higher Education Funding Council, NHS or equivalent; collaborative teams and multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Closed scheme — contact required before applying.
Cancer Research UK
Discovery Programme Foundation Award
Up to £1.5m
29 Sept · 152d left
For mid-career researchers at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutions seeking to develop independent research programmes in cancer biology. Applicants must hold a salaried independent position funded by a Higher Education Funding Council, NHS or equivalent. Clinical trials, drug discovery as sole function, and early detection/prevention are excluded. Closed scheme requiring prior contact with CRUK before applying.
NWO
KIEM Defensie
€840,875
30 Sept · 153d left
Links questions from Defence units to practice-oriented research at universities of applied sciences. Supports exploratory practice-oriented research focused on Defence issues. Requires collaboration between Defence and applied research institutions.