[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 23, 2025 (Opens) | January 6, 2026 (Deadline)

€3,000,000 total budget for this topic; single-stage application.

Supports piloting and implementing gastric cancer screening programmes in the EU, emphasizing research, AI integration, data collection, and collaboration to improve detection and reduce disparities.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the European Commission aims to support the stepwise implementation and expansion of gastric cancer screening programmes across EU Member States. The call focuses on facilitating implementation research through new pilot projects, programme rollouts, and the assessment of ongoing studies. It encourages the integration and evaluation of AI-based screening technologies to enhance early detection and address disparities between Member States. The action also promotes the collection and analysis of data on outcomes, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness, as well as collaboration with national and regional studies to maximize resources and impact. Engagement with experts, medical societies, and patient organizations is encouraged for broad outreach and knowledge exchange. The initiative seeks synergies with related cancer screening projects (lung, prostate) and will work closely with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the planned Commission Initiative on Gastric Cancer. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 23, 2025 - Submission deadline: January 6, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: **€3,000,000** - Funding is provided as a single-stage EU4Health Project Grant (EU4H-PJG). - The number of grants awarded will depend on the quality and scope of proposals; see the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf) for details. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by legal entities established in eligible EU Member States and associated countries as described in the call document. - Collaborations between national, regional, and local authorities, research organizations, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders are encouraged. - Financial and operational capacity criteria apply (see sections 6 and 7 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Submission is single-stage. - Refer to the [standard application form (EU4H)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/af_eu4h_en.pdf) and [detailed budget table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_eu4h_en.xlsx). - Admissibility and eligibility conditions, as well as evaluation criteria, are detailed in the call document and the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - The action aligns with the 2022 Council Recommendation on cancer screening and seeks to build on deliverables of existing projects such as TOGAS and EUCanScreen. - Proposals should address quality assurance, cost-effectiveness, and the potential of AI in screening. - Collaboration with the Commission’s Joint Research Centre and relevant EU initiatives is expected. --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (EU4H)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/af_eu4h_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (EU4H)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_eu4h_en.xlsx) - [EU4Health Work Programme](https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/key-documents_en?f%5B0%5D=topic_topic%3A194) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Email | HaDEA-HP-CALLS@ec.europa.eu | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Call for proposals to pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for gastric cancer

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