canSERV relaunches Open Call for applications for complimentary access to cancer research services

An extensive range of cutting-edge services is now available across European research infrastructures, designed to support every stage of the oncological research process.

Through the EU-funded initiative canSERV, over 400 advanced cancer research technologies are accessible to both European and international researchers, regardless of their career stage. These services, which can be combined with tailored training, are offered to accelerate pioneering research and facilitate its transition from the lab to clinical practice.

Aligned with Europe’s Cancer Mission and Beating Cancer Plan, canSERV is committed to driving the development of tangible cancer solutions by equipping researchers with a comprehensive suite of world-class oncology technologies and top-tier training opportunities.

Accelerating the oncology discovery process

Following the success of the first and second Open Call, canSERV again invites applications that encompass the full spectrum of the oncology development pipeline. This call supports innovative research from fundamental discoveries to translational science and personalised oncology, fostering advancements across all stages of cancer research.

canSERV welcomes excellent research applications addressing at least one of the four strategic goals of the Cancer Mission:

1. Understanding of cancer
2. Prevention and early detection
3. Diagnosis and treatment
4. Quality of life for patients and their families

Researchers from academia, industry, and SMEs may apply for several services including:

• Disease models
• Advanced technologies for personalised oncology
• Biomarkers research development and validation
• New therapeutic solutions
• Accelerated translation into personalised oncology clinical practice
• Open digital research services
• Access to human samples and data
• Clinical trials and design
• Ethical, legal and socio-economic dimensions
• Training

Launch date: 29 August 2024

Submission deadline: 28 November 2024 at 14.00 CET 

The applications will be reviewed by an international, independent review panel.

The requested services’ timeline should fall within the canSERV project’s duration (FAQ Section “Time frames for the service provision”). The tentative budget for this call is 1.0 Mio. EURO, but this amount may be increased depending on the number of applications. For more information and Call text, please visit our CanSERV project website: www.canSERV.eu/Calls

Further information:
canSERV website: www.canserv.eu
Twitter: @canSERV_EU
LinkedIn: canSERV