Research domain
Neuroscience grants
Grants for brain research, neurodegeneration, neuroimaging, and neural circuits
301 open calls matched
Neuroscience is one of the most diverse funding categories. Calls cover basic brain research (synaptic biology, circuit-level mechanisms), neurodegeneration (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS), psychiatric conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, and translational neuroscience (gene therapy, neural interfaces). Funders include Wellcome (strong neuroscience portfolio), HFSP, ERC, Simons Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Horizon Europe Health.
Top funders in this domain
Open calls
ALSF
ALSF Reach Grant 2026
Max $250K total costs over 2 years
14 Apr 2026
SNSF
Call for proposals JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
23 Apr 2026
Postdoctoral fellowship program in collaboration with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Supports Swiss early-career researchers for research stays in Japan. Mobility/residency rules likely apply.
EIT Health
Certified Innovation Path: European Health Data Space
27 Apr 2026
Online certified education programme open to Master students, Master graduates, PhD students, and healthcare professionals in healthcare-related studies. Covers health data analytics, AI, FAIR principles, GDPR, EHDS, telemedicine, and precision medicine. Costs vary: EU students €1,000, non-EU students €2,000, EU professionals €2,000, non-EU professionals €4,000. Professional English required.
EIT Health
Certified Innovation Path: Digital Medical Devices
27 Apr 2026
Online education programme open to Master's and PhD students and working/healthcare professionals seeking to upskill in digital medical devices. Covers AI, cybersecurity, MDR/IVDR regulation, and personalised health solutions. Costs vary by applicant type (EU student €1,000 to non-EU professional €4,000 excl. VAT); professional English required.
EIT Health
High Value Care Certified Innovation Path
27 Apr 2026
EIT Label-certified online education programme (up to 30 ECTS) open to Master students/graduates, PhD students, and healthcare professionals in healthcare-related fields. Professional English required. Costs vary: EU students €1,000, non-EU students €2,000, EU professionals €2,000, non-EU professionals €4,000 (excl. VAT). Focuses on high value care, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in healthcare.
ALSF
ALSF Crazy 8 Initiative – Pediatric Brain Tumors 2026
Multi-million $ collaborative grants
28 Apr 2026
ALSF
ALSF Crazy 8 Initiative – Pediatric Brain Tumors
Large collaborative grant (varies)
28 Apr 2026
SNSF
Call for proposals BRIDGE Discovery
28 Apr 2026
BRIDGE Discovery is a joint funding scheme by SNSF and Innosuisse supporting projects that bridge fundamental research and innovation/application. Open to researchers at Swiss institutions.
ALSF
Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Grant – By Invitation Only
28 Apr 2026
Full proposal stage (by invitation only) for the Crazy 8 Brain Tumor grant targeting pediatric brain tumor research. Open since January 2026; notification in November 2026.
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call — Lead-212 Radiopharmaceuticals
€500k–€2M per project; total €5M
5 May 2026
PPP call for projects strengthening Pb-212 production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical application of Pb-212-based radiopharmaceuticals. Proposals must involve public-private collaboration and be submitted through KWF GMS; projects are embedded in a national TRT innovation network. Clinical trials and full therapeutic product development are out of scope.
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call — Lead-212 Production & Supply Chain and Enabling Technologies
€500k–€2M per project; total budget €5M
5 May 2026
PPP call for projects strengthening Pb-212 production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical application of Pb-212-based radiopharmaceuticals. Proposals must involve public-private collaboration with 40–60% industry co-funding, be submitted through KWF GMS, and align with Lead4Life governance and national TRT network. Clinical trials and full therapeutic product development are out of scope.
NWO
NWA Do-ReACT: Further Development and Regulatory Acceptance of Chemical Test Models
Up to €3,440,000
12 May 2026
Open only to consortia focused on further development and validation of existing non-animal (NAM) methods for chemical safety assessment. Main applicant must have participated in both collaborative workshops (14 Jan & 4 Feb 2026). Consortium must be knowledge chain-wide and interdisciplinary; may include humanities/social sciences, exact sciences, legal experts, civil society, and industry. Proposals submitted via MijnZonMw only. Funds a single project.
ALSF
ALSF 'A' Award Grant
Up to $100,000/year
15 May 2026
Stiftelsen Dam
Stiftelsen Dam – Forskning 2026 (via Kreftforeningen)
22 May 2026
Health research funding for cancer-relevant projects submitted via Kreftforeningen as applicant organisation. Supports research promoting living conditions, health, coping, quality of life, or social participation in Norway. Max 7 applications via Kreftforeningen. User involvement required. Proposals in Norwegian via Damnett portal.
Swiss National Science Foundation
SNSF Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials 2026
Up to CHF 2 million (~€2.1M)
26 May 2026
SNSF
Call for proposals – Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials 2026
26 May 2026
Supports investigator-initiated clinical trials. Applicants must be based at Swiss research institutions. Clinical trial focus with patient-sample needs expected.
Norwegian Cancer Society (Kreftforeningen)
Forskerprosjekter 2026 (Researcher Projects 2026)
26 May 2026
Funding for researcher projects in cancer research across thematic areas including free cancer research, breast cancer (Rosa sløyfe from 2025 campaign), genomic testing, young promising cancer researchers, and geographic distribution. Norwegian institutions. Proposals via SøknadsWeb.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Steno Collaborative Grants
DKK 1M–DKK 10M per grant (total pool up to DKK 30M)
2 Jun 2026
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.
Research Council of Norway
Grønn plattform 2026 (Green Platform)
3 Jun 2026
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.
ALSF
ALSF R Accelerator Grant 2026
Varies
4 Jun 2026
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Project grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region
Up to DKK 4.5 million per grant
4 Jun 2026
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'.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Bolsas de Mestrado para Estudantes dos PALOP 2026
~€1,150/month + up to €4,000 tuition + installation/travel allowances
8 Jun 2026
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.
ALSF
Bio-Therapeutic Impact Grant
9 Jun 2026
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.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Certificado R3 2026
9 Jun 2026
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.
ALSF
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation R Accelerated Grant 2026
Accelerated research funding for childhood cancer
11 Jun 2026
ALSF
ALSF R Accelerated Grant 2026
$800K total over 4 years ($200K/year)
11 Jun 2026
ALSF
R Accelerator Grant
11 Jun 2026
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.
ALSF
ALSF 'A' Award Grant 2026
Variable (major pediatric cancer grant)
16 Jun 2026 · 1d
ALSF
'A' Award Grant
16 Jun 2026 · 1d
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.
SNSF
One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR): First call for proposals
17 Jun 2026 · 2d
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.
SNSF
Australian-Swiss Joint Research Programme – 2026 Call (NHMRC-SNSF Joint Research Projects)
Up to CHF 400,000 per project (Swiss side)
17 Jun 2026 · 2d
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.
KWF
INTER-LOCAL: International Funding Call for Clinical Research on Local Treatment Strategies
Up to €3M
18 Jun 2026 · 3d
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.
FWO
Bilateral Research Cooperation FWO-FRQ (Québec)
€45k–€85k/year (staff & consumables) + up to €150k equipment per project
18 Jun 2026 · 3d
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.
NWO
KIC Integrated Biorefineries for a Circular Future – improving society and environment through sustainable industry
€140k–€700k per project (total call budget €3.84M)
23 Jun 2026 · 8d
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.
NWO
Integrated Biorefineries for a Circular Future – improving society and environment through sustainable industry
€140k–€700k per project (total call budget €3.84M)
23 Jun 2026 · 8d
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).
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Centros de Excelencia «Severo Ochoa» y Unidades «María de Maeztu» 2026
24 Jun 2026 · 9d
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.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Proyectos «Europa Excelencia» 2026
€2,500,000 (total programme)
25 Jun 2026 · 10d
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.
ANR
Programme Tremplin ERC Advanced Grant (T-ERC AdG) - Edition 2026
Up to €116,000
25 Jun 2026 · 10d
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.
SNSF / BrainHealth European Partnership
SNSF BrainHealth Partnership Call 2026
Transnational neuroscience research
30 Jun 2026 · 15d
SNSF
BrainHealth Partnership: call for proposals
30 Jun 2026 · 15d
Call for proposals under the BrainHealth Partnership focusing on brain health research. Open to researchers affiliated with Swiss institutions applying through SNSF.
SNSF
Call for proposals THCS: Access to Care
30 Jun 2026 · 15d
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.
FNR Luxembourg
INTER – EP BrainHealth JTC 2026, Call 2
30 Jun 2026 · 15d
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.
Wellcome
Wellcome Career Development Award
Usually below £250,000/year (excluding applicant salary)
1 Jul 2026 · 16d
For mid-career researchers ready to lead a substantial research programme. Administering organisation must be in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low/middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China); must be a not-for-profit HEI, research institute, or healthcare organisation. Applicant must contribute at least 80% research time; health professionals must be registered with relevant regulator.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Redes de Investigación 2026
€6,600,000
1 Jul 2026 · 16d
Funds creation and development of Spanish research networks (Redes Temáticas, Redes ICTS, Redes Estratégicas, Redes para Planes Complementarios) to foster collaboration and synergies among research groups. Eligible applicants: universities, public R&D centres, technology centres, and non-profit entities linked to science/technology. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish. Part of Plan Estatal 2024-2027.
FNR Luxembourg
Joint Call on Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Technologies (HPC Call)
Up to €500k (FNR, for research organisations) + up to €700k (Ministry of Economy, for companies) per project
1 Jul 2026 · 16d
Open to consortia of Luxembourg-based private companies and public research institutions. Covers R&D in data analytics/HPC, AI (ML, computer vision, NLP, edge AI), and quantum technologies. Projects must be industrial research and/or experimental development. SMEs leading a project may receive 30% upfront payment. Self-funded international partners may participate. Proposals submitted via research-industry-collaboration.lu platform.
FWO
Generet Award for Rare Diseases
€1,250,000 over 4 years
6 Jul 2026 · 21d
For senior researchers (PhD + 10 years minimum) affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute until 31 Dec 2030. Funds rare disease research (bench to bedside); rare cancers and rare adverse drug events excluded. Proposals must be submitted in English. Up to 30% may be outsourced internationally or to the private sector.
SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Belgium, Wallonia-Brussels Federation (F.R.S.-FNRS PDR)
7 Jul 2026 · 22d
Bilateral Weave/Lead Agency call between SNSF and F.R.S.-FNRS (Belgium, Wallonia-Brussels). Swiss applicants apply under SNSF project funding; Belgian applicants must be based at one of six eligible universities (UCLouvain, ULB, ULiège, UMons, UNamur, USL-B). Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants allowed. Proposals in languages other than English (possible in some humanities/social sciences disciplines) require prior agreement with all agencies.
KWF
Pipeline-2027
€1M–€5M per proposal (phase-dependent)
7 Jul 2026 · 22d
Funds academic-led clinical trials (Phase I–III) for new investigational medicinal products in oncology addressing unmet medical needs. Lead institute must be a medical centre or research institute in the Netherlands; public participating parties must be in Europe. Patient involvement is mandatory. Phase I/I-II budget: €1–2.5M; Phase II/III: €1–5M. Proposals must be in English. Public-private partnerships allowed; repurposing of registered drugs is out of scope.
ZonMw
Strengthening Organization of Healthcare on the ABCSSS Islands
Up to €60,000 per project (total call budget €360,000)
7 Jul 2026 · 22d
Open to healthcare institutions, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations operating on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Statia, or Saba. Lead applicant must be based on one of the ABCSSS islands. At least 75% of budget must be spent locally on the islands. Proposals must be written in English. Co-financing encouraged but not mandatory.
ZonMw
Reducing Drug Harm – Pre-proposals Phase 1 (NWA)
Up to €1,067,737.75 per pre-proposal (Phase 1); €4,270,951 total for Phase 2 joint application
7 Jul 2026 · 22d
Open to Dutch knowledge institutions, societal organisations and citizens. Consortium required (main applicant + co-applicant + cooperation partner). Phase 1 selects up to 4 pre-proposals; Phase 2 merges them into a single joint application via NWO-facilitated synergy workshops. Focuses on mechanisms of drug(-related) harm and effective societal interventions. Submissions via Mijn ZonMw only.
NWO
GroenvermogenNL WP2: Hydrogen & Hydrogen Carriers: Import, Conversion, Transport & Storage
Up to €13,000,000
9 Jul 2026 · 24d
Second funding phase of GroenvermogenNL WP2 focusing on liquid hydrogen import/transport/storage, hydrogen carrier conversion, and port infrastructure. NWO funds 51–80% of project costs; minimum 20% co-funding required from private parties or own contributions. Consortium must include organisations with demonstrable R&D activities in the Netherlands. Proposals must be submitted in English via ISAAC.
FWO
Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (F.R.S.-FNRS Lead, Flemish-Walloon collaboration)
≥ €50k/year staff+consumables, ≤ €145k/year/institution; equipment ≤ €150k/project
14 Jul 2026 · 29d
Bilateral Flemish–French-speaking Belgium (FNRS) fundamental research project under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. Flemish supervisor-spokesperson must be eligible under FWO junior/senior project regulations (Article 7, 10–12). Proposals submitted in full to FNRS as Lead; Flemish side submits administrative form to FWO E-portal. Counts toward FWO's maximum of one active research project per applicant per round.
FWO
Weave – FWO as Partner Agency (F.R.S.-FNRS Belgium, French-speaking Community)
€50k–€145k/year staff+consumables per Flemish institution; max €150k equipment per project
14 Jul 2026 · 29d
Bilateral Flemish–French-speaking Belgian collaborative fundamental research project under the Weave Lead Agency Principle. Flemish supervisor-spokesperson must be eligible under FWO junior/senior research project regulations. Flemish institutions must comply with FWO Article 7 conditions. Proposals submitted to FNRS as Lead Agency; FWO administrative submission via E-portal using form 'Research project WEAVE (FWO acts as Partner Agency)' within 7 days of FNRS deadline.
NERC
Environmental Sciences Global Partnerships Seedcorn Fund 2026
Up to £100,000 (80% FEC funded by NERC)
16 Jul 2026 · 31d
Open to UK research groups and individuals at any career stage (NERC eligibility applies). Must include at least one new international project partner (any country). NERC funds 80% FEC up to £100k; international partner travel/subsistence up to £15k at 100% FEC. Joint applications with São Paulo (FAPESP) or Taiwan (NSTC) partners eligible for co-funding. No PhD studentship costs or equipment ≥£25k. Projects must start by 1 February 2027.
Wellcome
Wellcome Early-Career Award
Salary + up to £400,000 for research expenses
21 Jul 2026 · 36d
For early-career researchers (PhD passed + ≤3 years postdoc) at not-for-profit institutions in UK, Republic of Ireland, or eligible LMICs (excl. India and mainland China). Must contribute ≥80% research time. No co-applicants accepted. Funds salary plus up to £400k research expenses. Health professionals must hold relevant professional registration.
UKRI (AHRC)
Creative Industries Clusters Round 2 (Invite Only)
22 Jul 2026 · 37d
Invite-only call for UK university-led clusters bringing together academia, industry, and regional partners to drive R&D and growth in the creative industries. Proposals must address regional/national impact, include EDI framework, sustainability plan, and governance plan. Project partners (industry, academia, third sector, government, UK or overseas) are encouraged. No institutional matched funding requirement beyond standard 20% FEC.
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
Emerging Leader Award
$1,000,000 USD over 4 years ($250,000/year)
30 Jul 2026 · 45d
For early-career independent investigators (lab established 3–8 years prior to Dec 31, 2026; i.e., 2018–2023). Open worldwide to non-profit academic/research institutions. Single PI only; no co-investigators. Applicants must have multi-year independent funding active in 2027. Proposals must be in English and distinct from the applicant's main research portfolio. Indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs.
NWO
Open Competition Domain Science – M 2025/2026 (ENW-M-1)
Up to €400,000
31 Jul 2026 · 46d
Curiosity-driven basic research in earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics or mathematics. Single main applicant with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch research organisation. Proposals must be in English. One submission per applicant per 12 months. ENW-M-1: single scientific position, max €400k.
NWO
Open Competition Domain Science – M-1-Weave 2025/2026 (ENW-M-1-Weave, NWO as lead agency)
Up to €400,000 (NWO portion)
31 Jul 2026 · 46d
International collaboration grant: Dutch main applicant (tenured/tenure-track at eligible NL institution) with co-applicant(s) from Germany/Luxembourg/Flanders. NWO acts as lead agency. Proposals in English. Covers a single temporary scientific position. Partner agencies: DFG, FNR, FWO.
NWO
Weave with NWO as partner agency 2025/2026 (DFG as lead agency)
Up to €400,000
31 Jul 2026 · 46d
Dutch co-applicant submits administrative submission to NWO as partner agency for a Weave bilateral proposal led by DFG. Eligible applicants: full/associate/assistant professors or equivalent with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch institutions. Max one Dutch applicant; max €400k for one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. One ENW-M submission per 12 months rule applies.
SNSF
Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship
4 Aug 2026 · 50d
Postdoctoral mobility fellowship for researchers with Swiss ties (Swiss nationals, C-permit holders, or PhD/state exam at Swiss HEI). Must apply within 3 years of PhD defence (or 8 years post-state exam for MDs). Requires a research stay abroad; return to institution of education not permitted. Part-time (min. 0.8 FTE) allowed for return grant phase with family care duties.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Lundbeck Foundation and Novo Nordisk Foundation Body-Brain Interdisciplinary Projects
DKK 15–20 million
13 Aug 2026 · 59d
Interdisciplinary body-brain interaction research bridging neuroscience and cardiometabolic fields. 2–3 applicants required; at least one anchored at a Danish non-commercial institution and one at a non-Danish European non-commercial institution. Applicants must be independent researchers. No commercial activities, drug trials with industry, or overhead costs funded. Proposals must be submitted in English via the Lundbeck Foundation's LANAS system.
Swedish Research Council
Scientific journal grant within humanities and social sciences
18 Aug 2026 · 64d
Organisation applicants only. Supports scientific journals within humanities and social sciences. Open 6 May – 18 August 2026.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials
DKK 6–22 million per grant
18 Aug 2026 · 64d
Supports larger investigator-initiated clinical trials in Denmark with no commercial purpose, aimed at improving patient treatment through new medicine and technology. Open to established and mid-career research leaders (Associate Professor / Professor level). Host institution must be based in Denmark.
Cancer Foundation Finland
Research Grants 2026
19 Aug 2026 · 65d
Research grants for 1–3 years for scientific cancer research in Finland; longer periods prioritised. Also available to newly established research groups whose leader has completed a successful postdoctoral period. No grants to tobacco-industry-funded researchers.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Reducing childhood vulnerability - health promotion in social initiatives 2026
DKK 1M–4M per grant (total pool up to DKK 35M)
20 Aug 2026 · 66d
Open to non-profit organisations and public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Research institutions may be co-applicants but not lead applicants. Projects must integrate health promotion into social initiatives for vulnerable children aged 0–10. Cross-sectoral collaboration between health and social sectors required. Proposals in Danish or English; Greenlandic/Faroese not accepted. Project start between 1 Jan–31 Dec 2027.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Project Grants for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
Up to DKK 4.3 million
20 Aug 2026 · 66d
Open to research leaders (junior, mid-career, and established/professor level) at institutions in the Nordic countries. Covers industrial and environmental biotechnology research. Budget up to DKK 4.3 million per grant. Proposals submitted via the NNF Norma portal.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
Up to DKK 3.3 million per grant
20 Aug 2026 · 66d
Postdoctoral fellowships for research in industrial and environmental biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Proposals submitted via the NNF Norma portal.
SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – South Africa (NRF)
28 Aug 2026 · 74d
Bilateral Swiss–South African collaborative projects under SNSF Project Funding / Weave Lead Agency scheme. South African partner must be affiliated with a recognised public higher education or research institution in South Africa. Proposals must be submitted in English. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants per applicant; topics must be clearly distinct. Projects start on the same date in both countries.
DFG
DFG Support for Ukrainian Researchers — Supplemental Proposals and Living Expenses
Up to €1,000/month per project leader
31 Aug 2026 · 77d
DFG funding for Ukrainian researchers as part of expanded refugee researcher support. Covers living expenses up to €1,000/month per Ukrainian project leader and allows supplemental proposals to include Ukrainian partners in existing German or German-Ukrainian projects. Requires confirmation from Ukrainian university of limited or no salary payment. Open to proposals received up to 31 August 2026.
DFG
DFG Support for Ukrainian Researchers / German-Ukrainian Bilateral Projects
Up to €1,000/month per Ukrainian project leader for living expenses
31 Aug 2026 · 77d
DFG funds the Ukrainian share of bilateral German-Ukrainian research projects under Cooperation with Developing Countries. German applicants can request up to €1,000/month per Ukrainian project leader for living expenses. Supplemental proposals possible for existing projects. Initiation of International Collaboration instrument also available.
KWF
Exploration Call 2026-3 (Research Project, Consortium, Unique High-Risk)
1 Sept 2026 · 78d
Funds fundamental (Basic) and Credentialing cancer research, including biological mechanisms of cancer onset/progression and psychosocial impacts. Open to Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk proposal types. Participating institutes must be registered in KWF GMS at least 6 weeks before closing. YIG proposals must be submitted under the separate 2026/YIG call.
KWF
Call 2026-3 / Exploration
1 Sept 2026 · 78d
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.
Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$74k–$78k/year stipend + $5k/year institutional allowance
1 Sept 2026 · 78d
Open to early-career scientists worldwide (<5 years mentored research post-PhD at award activation) at non-profit institutions. Supports dual training in cancer immunology and computational biology/data science. No citizenship restrictions. Must be conducted under a sponsor holding assistant professor or higher rank. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven in basic or translational cancer immunology.
KWF
Exploration Call 2026-3
1 Sept 2026 · 78d
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.
MRC (UKRI)
Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF)
2 Sept 2026 · 79d
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.
MRC (UKRI)
Early Independence Clinician Scientist Fellowship
No upper limit; 80% FEC funded
2 Sept 2026 · 79d
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).
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Projektstøtte til naturvidenskabelig uddannelse og uformelle læringsmiljøer
DKK 100,000–6,000,000 (total pool up to DKK 53M)
3 Sept 2026 · 80d
Supports STEM education, science pedagogy research, and informal science/technology learning for children, youth, and the general public in the Danish realm. Administering institution must be a public institution or non-profit org (incl. schools, municipalities, research institutions, museums, associations) in Denmark. Proposals in Danish or English. Research projects must be anchored at a Danish university or university college.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Project Grants Supporting Societal Learning for the Green Transition
Up to DKK 6 million
3 Sept 2026 · 80d
Supports projects innovating, implementing and/or scaling up sustainable behaviour and practices among individuals, communities, and organisations in Denmark. Host institution must be based in Denmark. Up to DKK 6M for projects up to 3 years.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Projektstøtte til styrkelse af erhvervs- og professionsrettede uddannelser inden for teknologi, bæredygtighed og sundhed 2026
DKK 100,000–6,600,000 (total pool up to DKK 22M)
3 Sept 2026 · 80d
Project grants (DKK 100k–6.6M) to strengthen STEM teaching quality in Danish vocational and professional education (EUD/EUX, erhvervsakademi, professionsbachelor) within sustainability and health. Administering institution must be a public or non-profit organisation in the Danish realm (Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands). Proposals in Danish or English. Pure research projects and research fellowships are excluded.
ZonMw
NWO Talent Programme Vici – ZonMw 2026
Up to €1,500,000
8 Sept 2026 · 85d
For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Proposals must be written in English. Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions via ZonMw/NWO.
ZonMw
Promising Medicines for ME/CFS — Call Drug Repurposing
€600k–€1M per project (total pool €3.5M)
8 Sept 2026 · 85d
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 submitted in English via My ZonMw.
NERC (UKRI)
Aviation's Non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate 2026
Up to £308,340 (80% of £385,425 FEC) per project
8 Sept 2026 · 85d
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.
European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
€399.05 million (total); ~1600 projects expected
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
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
HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships (HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF)
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
Global Fellowships for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Associated Countries, involving an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated Country partner and a mandatory return phase. Researchers must hold a PhD and have ≤8 years full-time research experience. MSCA mobility rules apply to both outgoing and return phases. Full-time commitment required as a rule.
REA (Research Executive Agency)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships (HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF)
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
Global Fellowships for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Associated Countries, involving an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated Country host and a mandatory return phase. Researchers must have a PhD and ≤8 years full-time research experience at deadline. Mobility rule applies. Full-time employment required as a rule.
REA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 - Global Fellowships
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
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.
European Research Executive Agency (REA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF-01-01)
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
Open to PhD holders of any nationality. European Fellowships: mobility to/within EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Global Fellowships: EU nationals or long-term residents, outgoing phase in non-associated Third Country + mandatory 12-month return phase to EU/Associated Country host. Applications submitted jointly by researcher and academic or non-academic host organisation. Specific Euratom conditions apply for nuclear research areas.
European Research Executive Agency (REA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
€399.05 million
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships: host in EU/Horizon Europe associated country. Global Fellowships: EU/associated country nationals or long-term residents, outgoing to third country then returning to Europe. Host organisations can be universities, research institutions, companies, SMEs, hospitals, NGOs, or public bodies. ERA Fellowship opt-in available for widening-country hosts.
European Commission (REA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
EUR 399.05 million (total call budget)
9 Sept 2026 · 86d
Open to PhD holders of any nationality. European Fellowships: any nationality, hosted in EU/Associated Country. Global Fellowships: European nationals or long-term residents, outgoing phase at a non-associated Third Country (e.g. Canada) + mandatory 12-month return phase to EU/Associated Country host. Supports international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility including non-academic sector, reintegration, displaced researchers, and career-restart cases.
Horizon Europe
Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease
Around €15M
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
FCT
Concurso de Projetos de Computação Avançada – 6.ª Ed. – A0/A1 – Lote C (Advanced Computing Projects – 6th Ed. – A0/A1 – Round C)
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concurso de Projetos de Computação Avançada (6ª Ed.) – Tipologia A0 (Acesso Experimental), Lote E
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
Horizon Europe
Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research
€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M)
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
European Commission
Pragmatic clinical trials to optimise immunotherapeutic interventions for patients with refractory cancers
€7M–€8M per grant
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
European Commission
Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research (HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01)
€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M)
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
Horizon Europe RIA under the Cancer Mission. Requires development of multiscale AI-integrated Virtual Human Twins for cancer onset, progression and personalised treatment. Proposals must include clinical study annex if clinical studies are envisaged. Interdisciplinary consortia including healthcare professionals, patient representatives, AI experts and SMEs expected. Open science principles mandatory; data must be shared via UNCAN.eu and Advanced VHT Platform.
FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Advanced Computing Projects – 6th Edition (A0/A1, Lot C)
15 Sept 2026 · 92d
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.
AHRC
AHRC Large Grants – Outline Stage
£1.6M–£2.4M AHRC contribution (80% of £2M–£3M FEC)
16 Sept 2026 · 93d
Supports novel, ambitious, transformative arts and humanities research teams (3–5 years, £2M–£3M FEC; AHRC funds 80%). Must be team-convened with distributed co-lead leadership. Lead research organisation must have standard UKRI eligibility (UK-based). International co-leads eligible up to 30% FEC. No PhD studentships permitted. Proposals must fall within AHRC subject remit.
KWF
Lead4Life PPP Call 2026
€0.5M–€2M per project (total programme: €5M)
22 Sept 2026 · 99d
Health~Holland PPP programme focused on lead-212 (Pb-212) radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. Two pillars: (1) Pb-212 production & supply chain; (2) enabling technologies for clinical introduction. Proposals must include a private party (not in financial difficulty) and comply with Health~Holland PPP requirements. Consortium Agreement required. Submission via KWF GMS; unregistered institutes must register ≥6 weeks before deadline.
KWF
Lead4Life PPP 2026 – Lead-212 Radiopharmaceuticals Program
€0.5M–€2M per project (total program: €5M)
22 Sept 2026 · 99d
PPP proposals for lead-212 production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical introduction of Pb-212 radiopharmaceuticals. Requires active private-party participation (Health~Holland PPP rules), a Consortium Agreement, and compliance with RVO 'no undertaking in difficulty' declaration. Dutch-language summary required for patient advisory review. Netherlands-based institutions; unregistered institutes must register in KWF GMS ≥6 weeks before deadline.