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HFSP
HFSP Research Grant Program 2027
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The HFSP Research Grant Program funds international teams to pursue innovative basic research across life sciences, offering up to €1.2 million over three years. Applicants must form consortia of 2-4 researchers from different countries and submit a Letter of Intent; only invited teams proceed to the full proposal stage. This annual program prioritises high-risk, high-impact collaborative science that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Details
| Funder | HFSP |
| Budget | ~€1,200,000 (up to $500k/yr × 3yr) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — international team, 2-4 members from different countries |
| Application | 2-stage: LOI → full proposal (invited only) |
| TRL | Basic research |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-03 |
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a track record in basic life sciences
- •Team leaders able to assemble an international consortium of 2-4 members from different countries
- •Projects tackling high-risk, interdisciplinary questions in molecular, cellular, developmental, or systems biology
- •Early- to mid-career investigators seeking to launch or expand collaborative research groups
- •Applicants willing to manage a coordinated, cross-border research effort
Key Dates
- •Letter of Intent deadline: 26 March 2026
- •Two-stage process: LOI review determines invitation to full proposal; full proposals reviewed and scored
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The international consortium is gating, HFSP will not fund single-country teams; invest early in building relationships with collaborators in at least two other countries.
- ✓HFSP panels reward genuine interdisciplinary ambition and intellectual risk; avoid incremental extensions of established lines of work.
- ✓The LOI is your only chance to convince reviewers your team deserves a full proposal slot, clarity, novelty, and a tight research question matter more than exhaustive detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the HFSP Research Grant pay?
Up to €1.2 million (roughly €400,000 per year) over a three-year project.
Who can apply for an HFSP Research Grant?
International consortia of 2-4 researchers from different countries, typically early- to mid-career investigators in basic life sciences.
Is the HFSP Research Grant a two-stage process?
Yes; teams first submit a Letter of Intent by the March deadline, and only those selected advance to a competitive full proposal round.
Can I apply to HFSP as a single investigator?
No, HFSP requires international consortia of 2-4 members from different countries; single-investigator applications are ineligible.
How often does HFSP hold a Research Grant call?
HFSP runs the Research Grant Program annually, with the next round expected in March 2027.
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