The FERO Cancer Grant for Young Physician-Researchers 2027 provides €100,000 over three years to support a physician-researcher establishing an independent career in translational oncology in Spain. FERO Cancer seeks original projects with a clear path from research findings to clinical practice.
Applicants begin with a short proposal of up to three pages. FERO invites shortlisted investigators to submit a full proposal. Applicants of any nationality may apply, provided they meet the clinical training and institutional requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a track record in translational cancer research with clear clinical relevance.
- Applicants must hold a clinical specialty obtained through Spain’s MIR pathway in a field related to cancer treatment, such as medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology or paediatric oncology. Other MIR specialties may be considered in exceptional cases.
- Applicants must have earned their first PhD within the past 15 years. The eligibility window extends by 18 months per child for maternity or paternity.
- By the time of the award, applicants must lead a research group or line at a public or nonprofit institution in Spain with demonstrated biomedical research capacity. Applicants without a current appointment at the host institution must submit a signed letter of support or commitment.
- Applicants must have secured competitive research funding as principal investigator in the past three years or provide a letter from an institutional mentor explaining their progress toward research independence.
- The host institution must confirm in writing that the applicant will devote more than 60% of their time to research during the grant.
Funding Details
- Award: €100,000 over three years.
- Number of awards: One planned award.
- Scope: Original translational oncology research with strong potential for clinical application. Activities already funded elsewhere are ineligible.
Deadline
- Short proposal: November 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. mainland Spain time.
- Shortlist notification: December 18, 2026.
- Full proposal, by invitation: January 29, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. mainland Spain time.