This round closed on 7 July 2026. The details below are from that round.
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KWF Boost-2026 provides add-on funding to strengthen the translational relevance of ongoing or recently completed KWF-funded oncology drug development projects in the Netherlands. It supports training, implementation, and validation of advanced preclinical models, with outsourcing to academic service providers or CROs permitted. This is a single-stage call for researchers who already hold or have recently held KWF funding.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | ~€150,000 per project |
| Duration | 6-24 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant building on an ongoing or recently finished KWF project; external expertise or partners may be incidentally involved |
| Application | Single stage: full proposal only, submitted via KWF Grant Management System (GMS) |
| TRL | 3+ |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Supplementary funding for researchers with an ongoing or recently finished KWF drug research project to improve preclinical model use and study design (e.g. PDX, PDO, GEMMs, NAMs) for better translational relevance. Requires TRL ≥3, applicant institutes must register in KWF-GMS 6 weeks before deadline, and a letter of intent is mandatory if a commercial partner is involved.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with active or recently completed KWF-funded oncology projects
- •Applicants based at Dutch academic or hospital institutions
- •Projects requiring advanced preclinical model development or validation
- •Teams planning outsourcing to academic service providers or contract research organisations
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 7 July 2026 at 12:00 noon
- •Single-stage application and evaluation
- •Add-on funding to strengthen existing or recently completed KWF projects
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is add-on funding only, existing KWF grant holders are the primary audience; verify your project's recent completion or ongoing status before applying.
- ✓Frame the request around translational impact and preclinical model robustness; the call prioritises strengthening drug-development readiness.
- ✓Outsourcing costs to validated service providers or CROs are explicitly eligible, include detailed quotes and timelines for any outsourced work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for KWF Boost-2026?
Researchers with active or recently completed KWF-funded oncology projects based at Dutch institutions.
What does KWF Boost-2026 funding cover?
Add-on funding to strengthen translational relevance through advanced preclinical model training, implementation, validation, and outsourcing to academic service providers or CROs.
What is the deadline for KWF Boost-2026?
The deadline is 7 July 2026 at 12:00 noon.
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