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

May 6, 2025 (opens) | September 16, 2025 (deadline)

€5,000,000 total; one grant expected; lump sum funding

Supports sustained collaboration among European cancer research funders to coordinate, align, and streamline translational cancer research funding in line with the EU Cancer Mission.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aims to foster lasting collaboration among national and regional cancer funders across Europe. The successful consortium will coordinate efforts to align and support public, private, and charitable research funding programmes, issuing at least four joint transnational calls for translational cancer research integrated with the EU Cancer Mission and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. The initiative is designed to streamline peer-reviewed research funding practices, explore innovative funding schemes, and ensure the sustainability of a European network of cancer research funders. Additional goals include promoting FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, advancing open science, leveraging European research infrastructures, and demonstrating the impact and added value of coordinated funding efforts at both European and national levels. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: May 6, 2025 - Proposal deadline: September 16, 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €5,000,000 (lump sum) - Expected number of grants: 1 The EU contribution is for coordination activities only; it will **not** be used to co-fund the downstream collaborative research grants issued by the network. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by consortia involving national and/or regional cancer research funders from across Europe (including Northern, Southern, Central, Eastern, and Western Europe). - Eligible applicants are typically public or private research funders, foundations, and charities that support translational cancer research. - Participation from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries is required; certain non-EU countries may participate under specific provisions (see [Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf)). - Proposals must address all aspects outlined in the topic scope. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Proposals must adhere to admissibility and eligibility conditions as described in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Implementation (minimum score of 4 in each, cumulative threshold 12). - Lump sum funding model applies. --- ## Additional Information - The action is expected to deliver at least four joint transnational calls for proposals on translational cancer research. - Datasets generated by funded projects should follow FAIR data principles; tools and models should adhere to open science practices. - The EU grant is for coordination and support—not for direct research funding to third parties. - Applicants are encouraged to leverage existing networks such as [TRANSCAN](https://transcan.eu/). - Detailed guidance and reference documents are available in the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [TRANSCAN network](https://transcan.eu/) - [Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan](https://health.ec.europa.eu/non-communicable-diseases/cancer/europes-beating-cancer-plan_en) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [List of National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contact Points| [NCPs for Horizon Europe](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Sustained collaboration of national and regional cancer funders to support the Cancer Mission through translational research

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