The KWF Young Investigator Grant 2027, offered by the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF), supports early-career researchers who are ready to establish an independent research line in oncology.
The program supports hypothesis-driven projects across basic, preclinical, clinical, translational, and implementation cancer research, while also helping investigators develop scientific independence and leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be early-career researchers seeking to establish a strong and independent oncological research line.
- The project leader must hold a PhD degree by the start of the project.
- The application deadline must fall within five years of the applicant obtaining their PhD.
- The proposed project must be hypothesis-driven and capable of being led independently by the applicant.
- Eligible projects can range from basic and credentialing research through creation of modality, preclinical, clinical and implementation research.
- The same project cannot simultaneously be submitted through another KWF funding call.
Funding Details
- Maximum funding: €1,000,000
- Suggested project duration: approximately 4 years
- In exceptional cases, approximately €400,000 in additional funding may be considered for major expenses such as essential research equipment.
Deadline
- Pre-proposal deadline: October 6, 2026, 12:00 noon
- Full proposals open: January 2027
- Full proposal deadline: April 1, 2027, 12:00 noon
Further Information
- Applications are submitted through the KWF Grant Management System.
- The same proposal cannot simultaneously be submitted to another KWF funding call.
- Applicants should review the official call before submission.