KWF
Exploration Call
Pre-proposal deadline: 3 November 2026, 12:00 noon. Full proposal deadline: 13 April 2027, 12:00 noon.
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Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (opens 1 Sep 2026, closes 3 Nov 2026) → full proposal (opens 15 Feb 2027, closes 13 Apr 2027); consortium interviews June 2027; funding decision August 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Call 2027-1 (KWF's final project-based Exploration call). Funds basic and credentialing research into biological and psychosocial mechanisms of cancer onset, progression, and impact. Participating institutes not yet registered must request access via KWF-GMS at least 6 weeks before closing. Proposals submitted under the wrong research phase will be rejected at eligibility check.
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