KWF

Pipeline

€1M–€2.5M (Phase I/I-II); €1M–€5M (Phase II/III)| Deadline: 8 December 2026 (86 days)

Full proposal deadline 12:00 noon. Pre-proposal deadline was 7 July 2026 (closed). Full proposals open 13 October 2026; by invitation only.

Last updated: 30 Aug 2026

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The KWF Pipeline grant funds collaborative cancer research projects with a budget of €1-5 million, requiring a consortium led by a Dutch institution and involving public-sector partners across Europe. The call is open to translational and fundamental cancer research teams seeking to advance projects from early concept to clinical application. This is a high-value grant with a two-stage application process and runs annually.

Details

Funder	KWF
Budget	€1M–€2.5M (Phase I/I-II); €1M–€5M (Phase II/III)
Deadline	8 December 2026
Consortium	Optional — research projects or consortia; public participating parties (medical centres/research institutes in Europe) may share responsibility; private parties may participate if they contribute in-cash/in-kind; patient involvement required.
Application	2-stage: pre-proposal (closed 7 July 2026) → full proposal (13 Oct–8 Dec 2026, by invitation only) → interviews Mar 2027 → funding decision Apr 2027
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

Funds academic-led clinical trials (Phase I–III) for new investigational medicinal products (chemical, biological, ATMP) addressing unmet cancer needs. Lead institute must be a medical centre or research institute in the Netherlands. Proposals must be in English. Repurposing of registered drugs and purely preclinical research are out of scope. Patient involvement in trial setup is mandatory.

Who Should Apply

•Research teams with a lead institution in the Netherlands
•Consortia including public-sector partners across Europe
•Translational and fundamental cancer research projects
•Teams bridging early discovery to clinical application

Key Dates

•Full proposal deadline: 8 December 2026 (12:00 noon)
•Two-stage process: pre-proposal followed by full proposal submission
•Annual call frequency

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium leadership and institutional commitment are gating criteria, ensure your Dutch lead institution has dedicated administration and finance support.
✓Clarify the translational pathway in the pre-proposal; KWF scores projects on feasibility of moving from bench to bedside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget range for the KWF Pipeline grant?

Projects are funded in the range of €1-5 million, with allocation depending on scope and consortium size.

Who can lead a KWF Pipeline consortium?

A Dutch institution must serve as the lead; consortia must also include public-sector participating parties elsewhere in Europe.

How many stages does the KWF Pipeline application have?

The application is two-stage: applicants submit a pre-proposal first, then shortlisted teams submit a full proposal by 8 December 2026.

Is the KWF Pipeline grant recurring?

Yes, KWF runs the Pipeline call annually.

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