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Horizon Europe

Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research

€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M)|

17:00 Brussels time

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The Horizon Europe Cancer Mission calls for €8-9 million grants to develop advanced Virtual Human Twin (VHT) models that integrate AI and multimodal patient data to understand cancer onset and progression and personalise treatments. Applicants must form cross-border consortia of at least three EU member states, including clinicians, AI researchers, patient representatives, and industry partners, with a commitment to share data and models via open science platforms. This is a one-off call emphasising translational impact through multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical validation.

Details

Funder	Horizon Europe
Budget	€8M–€9M per grant (total budget €35M)
Consortium	Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
Application	Single-stage
Frequency	One-off

Eligibility & scope

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.

Who Should Apply

•Research consortia with medical researchers, computer scientists, biomodelers, and AI specialists
•Clinicians and hospital systems ready to contribute patient cohorts and clinical validation
•SMEs with expertise in model development, software platforms, or clinical integration
•Organisations based in a minimum of 3 different EU member states (consortium mandatory)
•Teams with demonstrated commitment to open science and willingness to share outputs via UNCAN.eu and the Advanced VHT Platform

Key Dates

•Deadline 15 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time
•Single-stage written application
•Project duration typically 3-5 years (typical for Horizon Europe RIA)

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium diversity is gating: ensure you name clinicians, computational scientists, patient representatives, and industry partners at proposal stage, weak multidisciplinary framing scores poorly.
✓The open science requirement is non-negotiable; articulate a concrete data-sharing and model-release plan aligned with UNCAN.eu and the Advanced VHT Platform, with timelines and governance.
✓Clinical validation strengthens translational credibility, if your consortium includes a clinical partner, emphasise patient cohort access and planned clinical studies in a dedicated annex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Virtual Human Twin Models for Cancer Research grant pay?

Each grant awards €8-9 million; the total call budget is €35 million across multiple projects.

Is a consortium required for the VHT Models for Cancer Research call?

Yes, you must form a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states.

What disciplines should be included in a VHT Models for Cancer Research proposal?

Proposals must include medical researchers, AI experts, patient representatives, and where possible SMEs and industry partners in a genuinely multidisciplinary team.

Can I include a clinical study in the VHT Models for Cancer Research proposal?

Yes, clinical studies are permitted and should be described in a dedicated annex within the proposal.

What is the deadline for the VHT Models for Cancer Research call?

The single deadline is 15 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time.

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