Grants closing in November 2026

PhD fellowship for fundamental research funded by FWO, open to researchers at Flemish knowledge institutions. Includes preselection and interview stages. Open Science outputs (datasets, software, grey literature) can be highlighted in the application. Proposals submitted via FWO e-portal.

Funds fundamental (basic and credentialing) cancer research covering biological mechanisms of cancer onset/progression and psychosocial impacts. Proposals must be submitted via KWF GMS; participating institutes not yet registered must request access at least 6 weeks before closing. This is KWF's final project-based Exploration Call; from 2028 KWF transitions to Research Group Funding.

Career development grant for early-career researchers seeking to plan, carry out and lead an independent research project at a Swiss research institution. Requires full-time employment (min. 0.8 FTE for family care reasons). Note: Ambizione will be replaced by a new scheme launching in 2028; this is among the final calls.

International joint call harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress towards UN SDGs. Projects must address at least one of the 17 SDGs. Transnational consortium required.

Grant for researchers taking their first step towards scientific independence, enabling them to carry out, manage and lead an independently planned research project at a Swiss institution. Targets early-career researchers seeking to establish their own research direction.

International, interdisciplinary programme supporting transformative research using disruptive technologies to address global challenges and advance the SDGs. Independent Investigator Led. Irish applicants must be based at Irish host institutions.

International joint call (2026 Joint Initiative) harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress toward UN SDGs. Norwegian applicants must partner with international consortia. Thematic areas: enabling technologies, democracy and global development. Norwegian host institution required.

Academy Projects (Akatemiahankkeet) fund research groups at Finnish research organisations. Opening soon: call announcement 24 September 2026, application window 14 October – 11 November 2026.

Academy Research Fellow (Akatemiatutkija) position for researchers at Finnish research organisations, supporting independent research careers. Opening soon: call announcement 24 September 2026, application window 14 October – 11 November 2026.

Norwegian Centres of Excellence scheme funding long-term, potentially ground-breaking research. Approx. 11 new centres to share ~NOK 1.76 billion. Stage 2 is by invitation only (36 selected from 176 Stage 1 applicants). Host institutions must be Norwegian research organisations. Evaluation criteria aligned with ERC Synergy Grant standards.

Core research project funding for research teams at Finnish research organisations. Applied for by the principal investigator. Call text to be published 24 September 2026; application window 14 October–11 November 2026.

Fellowship funding for early- to mid-career researchers at Finnish research organisations. Applied for by the individual researcher (PI). Call text to be published 24 September 2026; application window 14 October–11 November 2026.

Call to strengthen R&D activities and collaboration in Finnish wellbeing services counties (hyvinvointialueet). Likely targets health and social services research in partnership with regional wellbeing authorities.

ACTIVE Academy Programme focusing on physical activity research (liikuntatutkimus) at Finnish research organisations. Opening soon: call announcement 1 October 2026, application window 21 October – 18 November 2026.

Funding under the ACTIVE programme focused on sport science and physical activity research. Finnish research organisations eligible. Call text to be published 1 October 2026; application window 21 October–18 November 2026.

Call aimed at strengthening R&D activities and cooperation in Finnish wellbeing services counties. Likely targets health and social services research organisations. Call text to be published 20 August 2026; application window 21 October–18 November 2026.

M-ERA.NET international materials research and innovation call. Up to €2.4 million available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in international collaboration. Transnational consortium required.

M-ERA.NET international joint call for materials research and innovation. Up to €2.4M available for Norwegian researchers and industry participating in international collaboration. Norwegian host institution required; projects must include partners from multiple countries.

Supports innovative public-private partnerships (PPP) between Dutch SMEs and research organizations. Dutch companies must not qualify as an 'undertaking in difficulty' (OIM). Submitting a similar proposal to the Science for Industry Call 2026 is not permitted; applicants must choose one call only.

For accomplished senior-level researchers (docent level minimum) conducting medical research in Finland. Covers research costs and group personnel costs (salaries/personal grants); the group leader cannot pay themselves wages from this grant. One application per call. Grant period starts 1 May.

For young group leaders (doctor or graduated docent) establishing a research group in Finland; post-doc phase should generally be completed. Extendable by 2 additional years (max 5 years total). Covers research and group personnel costs; group leader cannot pay themselves wages. One application per call.