Call for Applications: Twinning Initiative for Cancer Research
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The National Cancer Institute of Ukraine invites researchers, clinical teams, and institutional partners to apply for the Twinning Initiative for Cancer Research – a new opportunity to strengthen collaboration and research capacity across Europe.
The initiative is implemented within the EUnetCCC – European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres – aims to promote collaboration between cancer centres, research groups, core facilities, and institutions across the European Union. It supports small-scale, high-impact partnerships focused on advancing research methodologies, technologies, and thematic expertise.
Who can apply
The initiative is open to researchers and institutions seeking to:
- expand their research capacity and methodological approaches
- explore new technologies and emerging thematic areas
- develop new research specializations
What the initiative offers
Through the Twinning Initiative, participants will have the opportunity to:
- collaborate with experienced European partners
- exchange knowledge, best practices, and research expertise
- explore innovative techniques and technologies
- establish sustainable, long-term research partnerships
Format of activities
The programme supports a variety of collaboration formats, including site visits, short-term internships, joint webinars and workshops.
The initiative covers travel costs and short-term stays abroad.
Applications open: March 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: June 1, 2026
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the official form:
Twinning opportunity for Cancer Research Collaboration Across Europe
https://lnkd.in/dU6YYAFS
About the initiative
The Twinning Initiative is organised within the framework of Joint Action EUnetCCC, Work Package 8 (Development of Networking Activities), Task for Cancer Research.
For more information, please visit the official website of the initiative:
https://eunetccc.eu/