Building on the success of its first two launches, the Cancer Research Programme is now opening its third call for applications.
The Cancer Research Programme is designed to support research that will drive us towards a safer and more trustworthy development, adoption and use of digital technologies
Stemming from the Thematic Programmes portfolio, the Cancer Research Programme 2026 will primarily focus on the following priority areas and their respective sub-areas:
| Priority Areas: | Molecular Research and Diagnostic Innovations | Community-Based Cancer Research | Therapeutic Development and Clinical Strategies | Psychosocial Support and Patient-Centred Approaches (for cancer patients and carers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subareas: | Molecular Mechanisms
Molecular Diagnostics Theragnostic (Therapy combined with Diagnostics) Click here to download the application form for this priority area. |
Community engagement to enhance effectiveness of cancer prevention
Community engagement for early detection strategies Click here to download the application form for this priority area. |
Biological Therapeutics
Pharmaceutical Therapeutics Proximity to cure Pre-clinical Innovation Clinical Methodologies Click here to download the application form for this priority area. |
Emotional Support
Social Support Psychological Support Click here to download the application form for this priority area. |
Programme Parameters
| Maximum Possible Grant | €300,000 |
|---|---|
| Project Duration | 36 Months (3 years) |
| Eligibility | Maltese Registered Legal Entities from Public, Private and Academic Origin or through a consortium |
| Application Submission | Electronically to ri.xjenza@gov.mt, keeping Giulia Aquilina (giulia.aquilina@gov.mt), Enya Maria Haber (enya-maria.haber@gov.mt) and Isaac Grixti (isaac.grixti.1@gov.mt) in copy |
| Deadline | 7 December 2026 |
If state aid is applicable, applicants are to apply under the de minimis regulation or the GBER.
Information Session About This Call:
An online information event on the Cancer Research Programme will be held on Monday 5th October to provide an overview on this call, which is another Thematic Programme for 2026.
Date: 5 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Remotely, via Teams. A link will be sent to you on the day of the event.
Link to Registration Form: Click here to Register.
More information on this funding opportunity including the eligibility criteria can be found in the rules of participation and the application form. Kindly note this year’s call has individual applications for each priority area. These rules of participation are subject to the approval of SAMB. Kindly find the Rules attached below:
Click here to download the CRP 2026 Rules of Participation A1
Click here to download the CRP 2026 Rules of Participation A2
Click here to download the CRP 2026 Rules of Participation B
Click here to download the Risk Identification and Management Matrix
