In the context of the ‘Kom op tegen Kanker’ campaign, the FWO has a yearly budget of € 1,645,000 available (overhead excluded), to support patient-oriented research projects with a specific scope. For the 2026 call, the scope is: “Patient-oriented research that aims to improve the quality of life of (ex-)cancer patients during and after cancer treatment, by responding to their physical, mental and/or social needs. The research is conducted in co-creation with the target group and focuses on developing and providing new scientifically substantiated evidence that is of high quality and applicable in practice.”
With this call, the FWO supports patient-oriented research. Therefore, patient representatives have a voice in decision making. The scientific experts of the FWO jury and the members of the KOTK patient committee will select by consensus scientifically excellent, patient-oriented project proposals for financing.
Deadline: 01 April 2026