Bridge Grant
The Bridge Grant provides an extra year of funding for early-career cancer researchers in Italy to complete and strengthen their ongoing projects before seeking further grants.
Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~€100,000 for one year; intended as a one-year extension for eligible grantees
Summary: Provides an additional year of funding to MFAG or Start-Up grant holders in their final year to complete projects and strengthen future applications.
Description
The Bridge Grant is designed to support researchers who are concluding their MFAG (My First AIRC Grant) or Start-Up grants from the Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy. This program offers an additional year of funding, allowing eligible grantees to finalize their ongoing research projects, collect supplementary data, and better position themselves for future grant applications targeting established investigators. The grant specifically aims to bridge the gap between early-career and established researcher funding opportunities.
