Monthly deadline index
Grants closing in November 2026
21 open calls with deadlines this month
FWO
PhD Fellowship Fundamental Research
€2,600/month (net, minimum) + €3,720/year bench fee
1 Nov · 139d left
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.
KWF
Exploration Call 2027-1
3 Nov · 141d left
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.
SNSF
Ambizione Call 2026
3 Nov · 141d left
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.
Research Council of Norway
2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
3 Nov · 141d left
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.
SNSF
Ambizione
3 Nov · 141d left
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.
Research Ireland
International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
Max €500,000 (direct costs)
3 Nov · 141d left
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.
Research Council of Norway
Disruptive teknologier for å løse globale utfordringer
3 Nov · 141d left
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 of Finland
Akatemiahankkeet (Academy Projects)
11 Nov · 149d left
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 of Finland
Akatemiatutkijan tehtävä (Academy Research Fellow)
11 Nov · 149d left
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.
Research Council of Norway
Sentre for fremragende forskning (SFF) VI – Trinn 2 (Centres of Excellence, Round VI – Stage 2)
~NOK 1.76 billion total across ~11 centres
11 Nov · 149d left
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.
Research Council of Finland
Academy Projects
11 Nov · 149d left
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.
Research Council of Finland
Academy Research Fellow Funding
11 Nov · 149d left
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.
Academy of Finland
Hyvinvointialueiden T&K-toiminnan ja -yhteistyön vahvistamisen haku (Wellbeing Services Counties R&D)
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Academy of Finland
ACTIVE-akatemiaohjelma (ACTIVE Academy Programme)
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Research Council of Finland
ACTIVE Academy Programme
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Research Council of Finland
Call to Strengthen R&D Activities and Cooperation in Wellbeing Services Counties
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Research Council of Norway
M-ERA.NET - Call2026 - ERA-NET for research and innovation on materials
Up to €2.4 million for Norwegian researchers and businesses
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Research Council of Norway
M-ERA.NET – Utlysning 2026 - ERA-NET for forskning og innovasjon på materialer
Up to €2.4M (for Norwegian participants)
18 Nov · 156d left
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.
Health~Holland
SME Call 2027
30 Nov · 168d left
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.
Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
1-3-year Grant for Senior Researchers
30 Nov · 168d left
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.
Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
1-3-year Grant for Young Group Leaders
30 Nov · 168d left
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.