This call aims to fund translational cancer research projects carried out at institutions in Spain, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for cancer patients. CRIS Programmes support individual projects across any area of cancer research, including (but not limited to) tumour biology, cancer immunology, precision oncology, early diagnosis, resistance mechanisms, or innovative therapeutic strategies.

CRIS focuses on research with clear translational potential and clinical relevance. Even when addressing fundamental research questions, projects are framed around clinical applicability and meaningful impact for patients, in line with CRIS strategic priorities.

Funding

The maximum grant awarded will be € 1,250,000, distributed in annual instalments of up to €250,000. (Details in the bases)

Duration

Funding is awarded for an initial period of three years and may be renewed for a further two years

Applications will be accepted from researchers who hold a doctorate degree, regardless of when it was obtained, and who have established research independence no more than 10 years prior to the year in which this call is published (13 years in the case of women).

Additionally, the candidate must fulfill at least one of the following requirements:

a. have at least 10 publications in scientific journals and must be the first or last author for 3 such publications in Q1 journal
b. be the first or last author for, at least, 2 publications in D1 journals (with impact factor higher than 20)
c. be the first or last author for, at least, 5 publications in Q1 journals

All applications must be completed on-line using the CRIS Excellence Programme Platform, which will be made available to candidates at www.criscancer.org/programascris.

All applications must provide two blocks of documentation.

Part A: ADMINISTRATIVE FORM
This section must be completed entirely in English.

Part B: DOCUMENTATION
- Curriculum vitae of the candidate using a standardised summarised format (CVA, in its 4-page format): https://cvn.fecyt.es/.
- ID card.
- Research independence accreditation
- Doctoral certificate and the date on which the candidates defended their PhDs.
- If the applicant has requested an extension for the validity of your candidacy on account of matters such as illness, parental leave, military service, or other causes, must attach documentation that accredits such circumstances. The accepted circumstances are shown at the Observations section, at the end of this document
- Candidate's track record, reflecting key events in the researcher's career and the candidate's experience in the field of study. The provided template must be used (Maximum 3 pages).
- Research Project. The provided template must be used (Maximum 10 pages)
- Project budget. The provided excel template must be used
- Lay summary, in Spanish, presenting the project in clear and accessible language, with a focus on its relevance and potential impact for patients. - Letter of acceptance from the host institution signed by the managing director or scientific director of the centre guaranteeing institutional support for the researcher and the research line of the particular project. This document is indispensable for a candidacy to be validated. The template provided must be used.
- Declaration on ethical issues. The provided template must be used

In case of iinterest please contact before May 6th.