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Exploration Call 2026-3 (Research Project, Consortium, Unique High-Risk)
Full proposal closure: 1 September 2026, 12:00 noon. Pre-proposal closed 31 March 2026.
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KWF Exploration Call 2026-3 funds fundamental and credentialing cancer research across biological mechanisms and psychosocial impacts, with support for Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk proposal types. The call is open to research teams at Dutch institutions registered in the KWF GMS system. This annual call emphasizes innovative, high-risk approaches to understanding cancer biology and its human dimensions.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Deadline | 1 September 2026 |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (closed 31 Mar 2026) → full proposal (deadline 1 Sep 2026) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
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.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Dutch academic or hospital institutions with cancer research focus
- •Teams proposing fundamental (basic) or credentialing cancer research
- •Consortia combining multiple institutions or unique high-risk single-investigator projects
- •Applicants whose institutes are registered in KWF GMS at least 6 weeks before the deadline
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline: 1 September 2026, 12:00 noon (pre-proposal stage closed 31 March 2026)
- •Two-stage evaluation: pre-proposal shortlist followed by full proposal review
- •Annual call frequency
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ensure your institute is registered in KWF GMS at least 6 weeks before 1 September 2026; late registration blocks submission.
- ✓Unique High-Risk proposals are explicitly welcomed here, clearly articulate the innovation and risk mitigation, not just the ambition.
- ✓For consortium bids, designate a single coordinating institute and confirm all partners' GMS registration status early.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cancer research does KWF Exploration Call 2026-3 fund?
The call funds fundamental (basic) and credentialing cancer research, including biological mechanisms of cancer onset and progression, and psychosocial impacts of cancer.
What proposal types are eligible for KWF Exploration Call 2026-3?
Research Project, Consortium, and Unique High-Risk proposal types are all eligible. Young Investigator proposals must be submitted under the separate 2026/YIG call.
Who can apply to KWF Exploration Call 2026-3?
Research teams at Dutch institutions that are registered in the KWF GMS system at least 6 weeks before the deadline.
What is the deadline for KWF Exploration Call 2026-3?
Full proposal closure is 1 September 2026 at 12:00 noon; the pre-proposal stage closed on 31 March 2026.
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