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

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

€7,440,000 total budget for this topic; typically awarded as a single-stage project grant.

Supports piloting and implementing lung cancer screening programmes in EU Member States, emphasizing early detection, AI integration, and collaborative research.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to advance the piloting and implementation of lung cancer screening programmes across EU Member States. The goal is to enhance early detection of lung cancer, improve screening programme efficiency, and facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The grant supports activities such as implementation research, new pilot studies, monitoring ongoing initiatives, aggregating and analyzing cancer imaging datasets, and fostering cross-border cooperation. Projects should also focus on data collection for outcomes, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness, and promote collaboration with medical societies, patient organizations, and other cancer screening initiatives. Effective dissemination and bidirectional knowledge exchange with all EU Member States and relevant candidate countries are essential components. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 23, 2025 - Application deadline: January 6, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget allocated for this topic: **€7,440,000** - Funding is provided as a single-stage EU4H Project Grant (EU4H-PJG). - The indicative number of grants is not specified, but typically one or a few large collaborative projects are funded per topic. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries as described in the call document (generally EU Member States and certain associated countries). - Proposals must include at least three legal entities, each established in a different eligible country. - Organizations may include academic institutions, research centers, public health authorities, non-profits, and other relevant stakeholders. - Full eligibility details are provided in section 6 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-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process is single-stage: submit a full proposal by the deadline. - Application materials include the standard application form, detailed budget table, and supporting documents (see links below). - Evaluation criteria and thresholds are detailed in section 9 of the call document. - For guidance, refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq). --- ## Additional Information - Projects are expected to align with the latest scientific advances and national priorities, as outlined in the 2022 Council Recommendation on cancer screening. - Integration and assessment of AI technologies for lung cancer screening is a core component. - Collaboration with the European Cancer Imaging Initiative and the Commission’s Joint Research Centre is encouraged. - Synergies with other EU-funded cancer screening and AI health projects should be explored. - The call supports both the roll-out of new pilot programmes and the improvement of existing screening efforts. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&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](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/af_eu4h_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (Excel)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_eu4h_en.xlsx) - [EU4H Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/agr-contr/mga_eu4h_en.pdf) - [EU4H Work Programme](https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/key-documents_en?f%5B0%5D=topic_topic%3A194) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal 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 Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Support | HaDEA-HP-CALLS@ec.europa.eu | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal 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 lung cancer

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