How to submit an application

Research and pilot projects:

• 15 June 2025 (23:59).
• 12 October 2025 (23:59).

Programs:

• Preapplication: 1 April 2025 (23:59).
• Applicants will be invited to present their preliminary application live on Friday afternoon, June 13 2025 (exact details will follow after submission).
• Full application: 12 October 2025 (23:59).

Public-Private Partnerships (REACT-NL program): 

More information can be found here.

Cancer Grand Challenges: 

• Expressions of Interest: 18 June 2025.

More information can be found here.

In case of research and pilot projects, send the correct application form, the latest version of the budget tool, and all other attachments by email to research@kika.nl. KiKa strives to conduct a thorough yet fast and efficient review process, aiming to complete it within five months. There are three review rounds each year. If a project is submitted by the deadline (at 23:59 the latest), it will be discussed at the next Scientific Council meeting.

For program applications, a different procedure applies. Program applications are reviewed once a year. Applicants must submit a preapplication. Researchers will be notified in early July whether they are invited to submit a full application. A (preapplication) can be sent by email to research@kika.nl. If KiKa deems it necessary, the described procedure can be adjusted.

In case of a resubmission or adapted form of a previously submitted proposal, please make clear in which way the proposal is adapted. This can be done via an accompanying letter and, if applicable, by visually highlighting the parts of the text that have been adapted.