Research funding 2026

€50,000 for research into the
Alveolar soft tissue sarcoma (ASPS)

Ultra Rare Sarcoma e. V. is funding a research project on alveolar soft tissue sarcoma, financed solely by donations, without pharmaceutical funds.

The aim of the tender

Projects with a clearly formulated research objective and a recognizable contribution to knowledge gain about ASPS will be funded as seed funding for pilot data, as a ASPS sub-project in a larger project, for data collection at the centers or for a temporary research leave of absence.

Use of funds

Personnel, resources, and equipment are welcome; their use is intentionally left open. Overhead and indirect costs will not be reimbursed so that donations go directly to research.

Eligibility to apply

Projects with a clearly formulated research objective and a recognizable contribution to knowledge gain about ASPS will be funded as seed funding for pilot data, as a ASPS sub-project in a larger project, for data collection at the centers or for a temporary research leave of absence.

Proceedings

Single-stage process. Only the completed synopsis template as a PDF will be submitted. The selection will be made by the extended board, which may consult external experts. There is no legal entitlement to funding.

AT A GLANCE

Funding amount

up to €50,000

Duration 

up to 24 months

deadline  

31.12.2026

The aim of the tender

Projects with a clearly formulated research objective and a recognizable contribution to knowledge gain about ASPS will be funded as seed funding for pilot data, as a ASPS sub-project in a larger project, for data collection at the centers or for a temporary research leave of absence.

Use of funds

Personnel, resources, and equipment are welcome; their use is intentionally left open. Overhead and indirect costs will not be reimbursed so that donations go directly to research.

Eligibility to apply

Projects with a clearly formulated research objective and a recognizable contribution to knowledge gain about ASPS will be funded as seed funding for pilot data, as a ASPS sub-project in a larger project, for data collection at the centers or for a temporary research leave of absence.

Proceedings

Single-stage process. Only the completed synopsis template as a PDF will be submitted. The selection will be made by the extended board, which may consult external experts. There is no legal entitlement to funding.

AT A GLANCE

Funding amount

up to €50,000

Duration 

up to 24 months

deadline  

31.12.2026

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