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INTER-LOCAL – International Call for Clinical Research on Rare and Hard-to-Treat Cancers
Sketch deadline was 22 January 2026 at 12:00 — check KWF for current status
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INTER-LOCAL is a joint European call from five leading cancer charities, including KWF, funding clinical research on local treatment strategies for rare and hard-to-treat cancers. The call requires international consortium participation and operates in two stages: sketch and full proposal. This one-off call addresses urgent clinical gaps where patients have limited treatment options.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Consortium | Required — international collaboration across participating countries |
| Application | 2-stage: sketch/pre-proposal → full proposal |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Joint call by five leading European cancer charities to accelerate clinical research on local treatment strategies for rare and hard-to-treat cancers. Aims to address urgent need for more effective treatments for patients with limited options. Full call text via KWF (Dutch Cancer Society).
Who Should Apply
- •Clinical research teams with expertise in rare or hard-to-treat cancers
- •Researchers based at Dutch institutions (eligible countries: NL)
- •Consortia spanning at least two participating European countries
- •Projects focusing on local treatment innovation (surgery, radiation, or regional therapies)
Key Dates
- •Sketch deadline: 22 January 2026 at 12:00 (verify current status on KWF website)
- •Two-stage evaluation: sketch/pre-proposal → full proposal
- •One-off call
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium building is mandatory and competitive; identify co-applicants from participating European countries early.
- ✓The sketch stage filters on clinical urgency and unmet need, lead with patient impact, not technical detail.
- ✓KWF coordinates this joint call; check their website for co-funder eligibility rules, which may vary by country partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INTER-LOCAL a one-time call or does it recur?
INTER-LOCAL is a one-off joint call from five European cancer charities; there is no stated plan for future rounds.
Do I need an international consortium to apply to INTER-LOCAL?
Yes, the call requires international collaboration across participating European countries; applications from single-country teams are not eligible.
What types of cancers does INTER-LOCAL fund?
The call targets rare and hard-to-treat cancers with a focus on local treatment strategies (surgical, radiation-based, or regional approaches) where patients currently have limited options.
What is the sketch deadline for INTER-LOCAL?
The sketch deadline was 22 January 2026 at 12:00; check the KWF website to confirm the current status of this call.
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