Fight Kids Cancer 2025–2026 Call for Proposals: Paediatric Sarcoma Exclusive
Fight Kids Cancer is dedicating its 2025–2026 call (opening 1 September 2025) exclusively to clinical and translational research in paediatric bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas remain among the leading causes of cancer-related death in children, yet treatments have stagnated over the past 40 years. This targeted call offers flexible funding and durations to catalyse impactful, resource-efficient projects across Europe.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Teams based at European academic, clinical or research institutions.
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Projects must focus on paediatric bone or soft tissue sarcoma.
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Both clinical trial and translational research proposals welcome.
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Multidisciplinary, pan-European collaborations encouraged.
Funding Details:
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Clinical trials: up to 5 EUR million over 5 years.
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Clinical trial preparation grants: up to 250,000 EUR over 2 years.
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Translational research: up to 2 EUR million over 4 years.
Call Timeline:
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Call Opens: 1 September 2025.
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Expression of Interest Deadline: 17 October 2025, 12:00 CEST.
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Full Proposal Phase Opens: early January 2026.
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Full Proposal Deadline: 6 March 2026, 12:00 CET.
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Rebuttal Phase: 28 April – 5 May 2026.
How to Apply:
- Submit your Expression of Interest by 17 October 2025 at 12:00 CEST.
- If invited, prepare and submit your Full Proposal using the provided template by 6 March 2026 at 12:00 CET.
Contact & Support:
Email: [email protected]
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