Sustained collaboration of national and regional cancer funders to support the Cancer Mission through translational research (TRANSCAN-4), bringing together 19 organisations from 15 countries, launched a Joint Transnational Call 2026 on the topic of Transnational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Xjenza Malta is proud to participate as an official partner in this initiative, enabling Malta-based researchers, clinicians, and organisations to contribute to cutting-edge translational research on cancer metabolism. Eligible projects may access up to €300,000 in funding per project.

Eligibility criteria 📜

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Comply with the National Rules for Participation;

• Be a Malta-based entity, including private and public entities, RKDOs, and other organisations with an operating base in Malta, in accordance with State Aid or Non-State Aid national rules;

• Complete and submit a National Application Form and Budget Breakdown Form, duly signed and accompanied by the required annexes.

Key Dates 📅

• Deadline for submission of pre-proposal: 21 July 2026, 12:00 CET by the Project Coordinator via TRANSCAN-4 Electronic Submission Tool.

• Deadline for submission of National Application Form and Annexes: 21 July 2026, 23:59 CET via email to eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt

ℹ️ To familiarise interested applicants with this funding opportunity and answer any questions, Xjenza Malta is organising an information session on 4 June 2026, 10:00-11:00 CET.

👉Register for the information session below.

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