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This organization must be the one where the project is carried out and the one listed on the application.<br \/>\nIn addition, the applicant must demonstrate that they are an independent group leader of an emerging group (as defined in point 1) and, to do so, must:<br \/>\n\u2022 Submit a sworn statement signed by the applicant setting forth the criteria by which their candidacy should be considered an AECC Lab profile, including the date from which the applicant has been an independent group leader. If applicable, they must provide a letter signed by the center\u2019s legal representative expressing a commitment to provide the successful candidate with dedicated space and resources within 6 months of the application.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #003c8c;\">Features of the Assistance<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grant will have a <strong>maximum duration of 4 years<\/strong>, starting from the start date indicated in the specific annex to the framework agreement governing the specific conditions of the grant awarded.<br \/>\nHowever, at the end of the initial two-year period, the Foundation will conduct an interim review; failure to pass this review may result in the early termination of the grant, at the Foundation\u2019s sole discretion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This grant has a maximum total of<strong> 400,000 euros<\/strong> (gross) over<strong> 4 years<\/strong>, at a maximum of <strong>100,000 euros<\/strong> (gross) <strong>per year<\/strong>, for the implementation of the Project. The eligible expense categories are detailed in the Annex \u201cGuide to Eligibility and Justification of Expenses,\u201d available in the documentation section of the call for proposals.<br \/>\nThe Foundation offers <strong>an additional 3,000 euros<\/strong> on top of the total grant amount to cover any project-related expenses associated with protecting the research results. <\/p>\n<p>This includes patent registration and applications, technical reports on patentability, drafting business plans, reports to third parties regarding the proper development of the project, regulatory roadmaps, licensing agreements, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the above, the Foundation will consider offering an EMBO course to help promote a solid research career for the awardees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #003c8c;\">Submission of Applications<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must register on the GMS platform<a href=\"https:\/\/grants-fundacioncientifica-aecc.smartsimple.ie\/s_Login.jsp\"> at https:\/\/grants-fundacioncientifica-aecc.smartsimple.ie\/s_Login.jsp<\/a><br \/>\n. Documentation will only be accepted through this channel; documentation submitted through any other channel will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #003c8c;\">Deadline for submitting applications<\/h3>\n<p>The application period begins on <strong>November 13, 2025, and ends on January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.<\/strong> (mainland Spain time).<\/p>\n<p>The system will not accept submissions after the application deadline, and only those applications submitted within the application period will be evaluated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #003c8c;\">Complete guidelines for the call for applications<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contraelcancer.es\/sites\/default\/files\/ayudas\/2025-11\/Bases_Proyectos_LAB%20AECC_2026.pdf\">https:\/\/www.contraelcancer.es\/sites\/default\/files\/ayudas\/2025-11\/Bases_Proyectos_LAB%20AECC_2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose and Objectives of the Call for Proposals The purpose of this 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