Consortium Grant 2026
Longfonds continues to invest in lung research in 2026. We are offering three grants of €700,000 to support innovative research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. The call is now open—submit your proposal!
Longfonds actively promotes collaboration within the scientific community. In 2026, we are again making a significant budget available: a total of €2.1 million for three research consortia (€700,000 per consortium). These grants support promising and innovative research aimed at preventing, treating, and curing chronic lung diseases. Funding is available for both fundamental and (pre)clinical research. Research into public health and prevention in relation to chronic lung diseases is also eligible for funding. A detailed explanation of the eligibility criteria and potential research themes can be found in the document Conditions Consortium Grant 2026.
Timeline 2026
- Publication of Call for Pre-Applications - 24 Nov 2025
- Deadline for Pre-Applications - 26 Jan 2026, 12:00 CET
- Notification of Rejection or Request for Full Proposal - 17 March 2026
- Advisory meetings with patient representatives/lung patients (one hour, online) - 23 March/20 April 2026
- Deadline for Full Proposals - 18 May 2026, 12:00 CET
- Grant Allocation/Rejection Decision: - 22 Sept 2026
Conditions
Projects must align with the themes described in Conditions Consortium Grants 2026, based on the priorities of NPL2.0 (NRS) and knowledge gaps identified by NVALT, NVK, and NHG. See also: Information on knowledge agendas and knowledge gaps.
Application Procedure
If your project meets the criteria, complete the Pre-proposal Form Consortium Grant 2026. Details on planning, procedures, and funding conditions are available via the downloads below.
Patient Involvement
Longfonds believes it is essential that research aligns with the needs and questions of people living with lung disease. Therefore, we require Involvement of patients from the very start—both in developing the proposal and throughout the entire project. Their experiences and insights enhance the relevance, societal impact, and overall quality of the research.
Note: Applicants invited to submit a full proposal will be matched with patient experts (people with lung disease) for a one-hour advisory online meeting. This ensures that each consortium can further align its research with real-world needs.
All details can be found in the document Conditions Consortium Grant 2026.
Contact
For questions about the consortium grants, please contact the Longfonds Scientific Research Team via email.