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Young Cancer Survivors Quality of Life Network

Funds one €3M coordination action that helps cancer charities and funders improve quality of life for young survivors across Europe.

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More young people are surviving cancer, but treatment can leave long-term physical, emotional and social effects. This action helps cancer charities and funding agencies work together across Europe to fund research that improves quality of life for children, adolescents and young adults living with or beyond cancer.

The network must organise at least two transnational calls and award grants that

A Coordination and Support Action that builds a network of cancer charities and funding agencies to organise and fund at least two transnational research and innovation calls on quality of life for children diagnosed at 0–14, adolescents diagnosed at 15–19 and young adults diagnosed at 20–39. The network supports holistic solutions in real-life settings, patient and caregiver engagement, open and reusable data for UNCAN.eu, outreach and cross-border collaboration, while the EU grant coordinates the network rather than co-funding the projects selected through its calls.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.21 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-MISS-2027-02-CANCER-06Source: ec.europa.eu