Impact strategy
Targeted funding
To maximize our impact, KWF has adopted a more targeted funding approach in thematic tracks that were identified in close collaboration with the oncological field. These tracks are nested in 5 key areas, that together encompass the entire patient journey:
- Prevention: Lifstyle & Environment
- Early Detection
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Cancer Drugs
- Quality of Life
Apply for funding
We offer various funding opportunities, supporting projects across multiple themes and research stages - from basic research to clinical implementation. Our funding scheme will help you identify the funding type that best aligns with your work.
5 key areas, maximum impact
Prevention: Lifestyle and Environment
We aim to make healthy living in a healthy environment the natural choice for everyone. So we can prevent cancer and improve quality of life.
Early Detection
In order to start timely and personalized treatment, early detection of cancer is crucial. In this key area, we aim to improve early detection and identification of high-risk groups.
Minimally Invasive Techniques
We aim to realize access to diagnostics and treatment that are minimally invasive, tailored to the individual and available as fast as possible.
Cancer Drugs
We aim to make all forms of cancer treatable with medicines that remain accessible, available, and affordable for everyone.
Quality of Life
We believe that everyone living with or after cancer should experience the best possible quality of life and should be able to participate in society as much as they desire.
Funded projects
Explore which research projects received funding (both in open calls and targeted funding).
Q&A
KWF fully depends on donations. Increasing financial uncertainty in society also affects us. Nevertheless, we commit to spending over 80 cents of each donated euro on achieving our goals, and we will continue to maintain this proportion in our new plans. However, there is a change in the way we allocate funds: in addition to our open calls, we will be funding research in a more targeted manner.
In 2022, we conducted surveys and interviews with researchers in the field and other relevant stakeholders. This input led to the formulation of tracks within key areas.
Yes, we will continue our open calls for research that does not fit a track.
Yes. Fundamental research is the source of innovation. It is not currently defined as a strategic area of focus or track. Basic science is undirected and curiosity-driven and we want to give researchers the opportunity to gain new insights. We will continue to fund this type of research in our open calls and through direct funding of Oncode Institute and NKI.
Open calls will continue to be reviewed by existing committees. For thematic calls, specific committees will be formed. For each funding instrument we rely on independent experts and patients.