Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications: cultivation and optimised production systems HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-01 Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)	- - The core objective is to develop and demonstrate sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications, focusing on optimised cultivation and production. - Target recipients are organizations capable of participating in Innovation Actions (IA), including businesses, research organizations, and public bodies, collaborating in consortia. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the bio-based economy, aquaculture, marine resources, and environmental sustainability. - The geographic scope includes EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must involve macroalgae cultivation (not wild harvesting), focus on bio-based product development, contribute to a sustainable blue economy, and have a clear pathway to industrial scalability and market potential. - This grant is part of the annual CBE JU Call for Proposals, indicating it is a recurring program.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
6G NTN-TN Unification/Integration 48488464TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe, SNS Joint Undertaking	Primary objective is to develop core technologies, architectures, and protocols for seamless services across terrestrial (TN) and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) in the context of 6G, enabling indistinct use and seamless roaming between satellite and terrestrial segments. Target recipients are organizations capable of conducting Research & Innovation Actions (RIAs) in the telecommunications and space sectors, including 'SMEs', 'Enterprises', 'Universities', and 'Research Organizations'. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. Geographic scope includes entities established in 'EU Member States', 'Associated Countries', and 'OECD' and 'Mercosur' countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on 6G/NTN/TN integration, R&I capacity, geographic eligibility, and compliance with security restrictions related to non-EU control. This grant is part of the recurring 'HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01' Work Programme under Horizon Europe.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-24-188 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Career Development Program	The core objective of the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide protected time for mid-career health-professional doctorates to focus on patient-oriented research (POR) and to serve as research mentors for junior clinical investigators pursuing POR. Target recipients are mid-career clinician-scientists, typically at the Associate Professor level or equivalent, who have their own independent, peer-reviewed research support. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to healthcare, biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research fields. Geographic scope is limited to the United States; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: candidate's mid-career stage, health-professional doctoral degree, existing independent peer-reviewed POR funding, and a commitment to mentoring junior clinical investigators. This is a recurring grant opportunity, reissued from a previous announcement (PA-20-186), with multiple application due dates extending through February 2027.	Funding Up to 50000.00 USD Deadline Feb. 12, 2027, 10 p.m.	Details
ERC SYNERGY GRANTS 48889592TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: Support small groups of 2-4 Principal Investigators (PIs) to jointly address ambitious, interdisciplinary research problems that individual PIs could not tackle alone, leading to transformative, ground-breaking scientific advances. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research groups led by 2-4 Principal Investigators. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-AGNOSTIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Host institutions must be established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. PIs can be of any nationality and reside anywhere globally at the time of application. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on scientific excellence, ground-breaking nature of the research, and the necessity of a synergistic, multi-PI approach. Grant frequency and program context: Recurring grant, part of the annual ERC Work Programme within Horizon Europe.	Funding Up to 14000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 5, 2025, midnight	Details
Improving ecodesign of products and development of testing methods for products prioritised under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-02 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to improve the ecodesign of products and develop robust testing methods to support the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) within the EU. The primary objective is to contribute to Green Deal targets by fostering lower resource consumption and reduced environmental impact. It targets organizations involved in research and innovation, including material and product manufacturers, market surveillance authorities, and SMEs, with a focus on product sub-categories on the EU market. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Call 01, indicating it's part of an annual series of calls.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
PROJEKT „NOWA PERSPEKTYWA DLA BUR” FERS.01.03-IP.09-0019/23 Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027, Priorytet I Umiejętności Działania 01.03 Kadry nowoczesnej gospodarki	The core objective of this grant is to develop and enhance the quality and accessibility of development services offered by entities registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych (BUR), primarily through the acquisition of internationally recognized licenses. - Target recipient type: Entities registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych (BUR). - Target recipient size: Not specified. - Grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on the education/training and development services sector. - Geographic scope: Poland (implied). - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych. - Grant frequency: The project operates within a defined period until September 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted, implying an open application window during this timeframe.	Funding Up to None PLN Deadline Sept. 30, 2026, 10:59 p.m.	Details
Transition towards high performance of air-ground connectivity (multilink) HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA2-1 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to significantly advance the development of high-performance air-ground connectivity, focusing on successors to VHF datalink mode 2 (VDL2), hyper-connected Air Traffic Management (ATM), and 'aircraft as a sensor' capabilities. It targets organizations capable of conducting large-scale research and innovation in aeronautical communications and sensor technologies. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, primarily for the aviation and air traffic management sectors. The geographic scope includes Europe for live flight trials, with potential for extension across continents to address global interoperability aspects. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a focus on specific R&I needs in air-ground communications and sensor technology, the capability to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6), and the capacity for conducting live flight trials. This is part of the HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02 call series under the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, indicating a recurring program context.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Biotech for Climate Resilient Crops and Plant-Based Biomanufacturing 47436335TOPICSen Programme: EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025	This grant, part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges, aims to fund breakthrough research and innovation in biotechnology for developing climate-resilient crops and advancing plant-based biomanufacturing. The core objective is to enhance crop adaptation to climate change stresses and to substantially increase the nutritional value of crops through novel production processes. It is specifically designed for research-intensive organizations including universities, research organizations, SMEs, start-ups, and natural persons. Mid-caps and larger companies are excluded if applying as a single entity. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability related to plant science and food production. The geographic scope is limited to EU Member States and Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the explicit focus on biotech solutions for crops, the TRL (Technology Readiness Level) expectation of TRL4 by project end, and the applicant's establishment in an eligible European country. This is a challenge within the recurring EIC Pathfinder Challenges program, suggesting a regular funding cycle.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 29, 2025, midnight	Details
Global call according to SRIA 2024 47888895TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe - Chips JU	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET: - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: This Innovation Action (IA) aims to foster the development and implementation of new technologies, methods, products, processes, and services within the chips and semiconductor domain. It supports activities from prototyping and testing to large-scale validation and market replication. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: A wide range of legal entities are targeted, including research organizations, universities, public bodies, and private companies (SMEs and larger enterprises). There are no explicit size restrictions, but consortia are required. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Eligible entities must be established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or specific low- and middle-income countries as defined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Consortium required (minimum three independent legal entities from different eligible countries), focus on innovation in chips and semiconductor technologies, and civil application only. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring call within the Horizon Europe framework, specifically under the Multi Annual Work Programme of Chips JU. It is a two-stage submission process.	Funding Up to 25000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, 10 p.m.	Details
Fighting against antisemitism CERV-2025-EQUAL-ANTISEMITISM Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) - Call for proposals to promote equality and to fight against racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination	This grant, 'Fighting against antisemitism' (CERV-2025-EQUAL-ANTISEMITISM), is a specific funding opportunity under the broader 'Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)'. Its core objective is to support initiatives that actively combat antisemitism. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on actions related to fighting antisemitism within the context of EU values and strategies. The target recipients are general 'applicants', likely including civil society organizations (NGOs) and public entities, as suggested by the program's nature and required documentation. The grant is part of a recurring program, indicated by the '2025' in its identifier, and falls under a wider call for proposals to promote equality and fight discrimination.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, both in the public and private sector 48585025TOPICSen Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)	This grant aims to support initiatives that promote diversity management and inclusion within workplaces, covering both public and private sectors. It targets a wide range of organizations, including public bodies, private companies (startups, SMEs, larger enterprises), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate a workplace. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, meaning it's applicable to workplaces across any industry. The specific eligible countries are not detailed in the provided grant information but are referred to in Section 6 of the main call document. Businesses and organizations should consider this grant if they are actively working on or planning to implement concrete actions for improving diversity and inclusion practices in their workplace. It is part of the larger 'Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)' with annual calls, suggesting similar opportunities may recur.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 23, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details
Improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-07 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to significantly improve the reliability and optimize the operations and maintenance of wind energy systems. The core objective is to limit risks associated with wind energy projects (operational, financial, climate) and to strengthen the European wind energy supply chain's strategic autonomy, technology leadership, and competitiveness. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on the renewable energy sector, specifically wind energy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research and innovation, including research institutions, universities, public bodies, and private companies (SMEs and large enterprises) engaged in wind energy technology development. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, as defined in the Work Programme General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must focus on advanced research and innovation for wind energy system reliability and O&M, require a collaborative approach (consortium), and align with Horizon Europe objectives. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the multi-year Horizon Europe programme (2021-2027), indicating recurring opportunities.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 17, 2026, 11 p.m.	Details
Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-25-091 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)	This grant aims to provide small research support (R03) to current NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 award recipients. The objective is to enhance their research capability and facilitate their transition to fully independent investigator status by allowing them to expand existing research or conduct pilot studies. Target recipient type: Individual researchers (Principal Investigators) who are currently recipients of specific NIDDK K-awards. Target organization types: Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses), Local and Federal Governments, Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations, Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Regional Organizations. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Medical Research, specifically related to the mission interests of NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases). Geographic scope: US-based applicant organizations. Foreign components are allowed, but the primary applicant must be domestic. Key filtering criteria: Must be a current NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 award recipient and not have already secured an R01 or equivalent grant. Grant frequency: Recurring (reissue of a previous program).	Funding Up to 150000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 16, 2027, 5 p.m.	Details
European Researchers' Night and Researchers at Schools 2026-2027 HORIZON-MSCA-2025-CITIZENS-01-01 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to bring research and researchers closer to the general public, increasing awareness of research and innovation (R&I) activities and boosting public recognition of science and research education. It particularly seeks to raise the interest of young people in scientific and research careers. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on science communication, education, and public engagement. The target recipients are organizations capable of organizing large-scale public engagement and educational outreach events. The grant covers activities specifically for both 2026 and 2027, supporting annual 'European Researchers' Night' events and ongoing 'Researchers at Schools' initiatives. Geographically, the grant targets organizations established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with a strong emphasis on achieving the widest possible geographical coverage across these regions.	Funding Up to 350000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 22, 2025, midnight	Details
BEL-COO: Support for Transregional Innovation Projects BEL-COO Programme: BEL-COO Programme	The core objective of the BEL-COO program is to strengthen the competitive capacity of Belgian enterprises by fostering interregional collaboration in research and development (R&D) projects. This grant targets enterprises of any size, including non-profit organizations with economic activity. It is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, focusing on innovation across various fields, including projects with military finality. The geographic scope is limited to Belgium, specifically involving companies from at least two of the three Belgian regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels. Key filtering criteria for initial screening are the requirement for a consortium of companies from different Belgian regions and the focus on innovative R&D projects with significant technical risk and market potential. This is a recurring grant program with continuous submission.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 4, 2025, 11 a.m.	Details
Support to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-04 Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: To provide comprehensive administrative, analytical, and communication support to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) to enhance its efficiency, impact, and visibility. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations or consortia with expertise in research infrastructure policy, scientific coordination, and administrative support. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Research Infrastructures and Science Policy). Geographic scope and any location requirements: European focus, covering activities for pan-European research infrastructures. Eligible countries are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes (typically EU Member States and Associated Countries). Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be able to provide direct support to ESFRI's operational activities, including Roadmap development, evaluation, and outreach. Grant frequency and program context: This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, part of a series of calls for consolidating and evolving the European research infrastructure landscape. The granting authority can fund a maximum of one project for this specific topic.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-25-370 Programme: National Institutes of Health	Grant Purpose and Target This grant, the 'Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)', aims to fund small-scale research projects that investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications arising from human genetics and genomics. It is designed for individual investigators or small teams. Core Objective To study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, including normative, conceptual, legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical analyses, as well as preliminary data collection or secondary analysis of existing data. Target Recipients This grant targets various organizational types, including: Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and others), For-Profit Organizations (including small businesses), Local Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, Federal Agencies, and other entities such as independent school districts, public housing authorities, faith-based/community-based organizations, and foreign organizations. It is suitable for projects led by single investigators or small teams. Sector Focus This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily focused on the fields of Genetics, Genomics, Health, and Social Sciences. It encourages applications from a wide range of academic disciplines, including bioethics, humanities, behavioral sciences, law, and data science. Geographic Scope This opportunity has a broad international geographic scope, as Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are explicitly eligible to apply. Key Filtering Criteria Your project must focus on the ethical, legal, or social implications of human genetics and genomics. It should be a small, self-contained research project. The budget limit is $50,000 in direct costs per year. It can involve preliminary data collection or secondary analysis of existing data. Grant Context and Frequency This funding opportunity (PAR-25-370) is a reissue of a previous program (PAR-23-295), indicating it is a recurring grant program. It is part of a larger series of ELSI funding opportunities offered by the NIH, which also includes R21 (Exploratory/Developmental) and R01 (Research Project) mechanisms for different project scopes and durations.	Funding Up to 50000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 16, 2026, 10 p.m.	Details
Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required) PAR-24-279 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trial Program	The core objective of this grant is to facilitate short-term, interventional clinical trials focused on arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. It specifically aims to support early-stage studies, such as proof-of-concept, first-in-human, Phase I, and Phase II clinical trials, to translate promising research into clinical practice. - Target recipient type: Research organizations including universities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and various government agencies. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined by employee count, but implies organizations with research capacity. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to healthcare and medical research. - Geographic scope: Applicant organizations must be based in the U.S.; foreign entities are not eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Requires an NIH-defined clinical trial, must align with NIAMS mission areas, and the applicant organization must be U.S.-based. - Grant frequency: Recurring, with multiple application deadlines available until late 2026. - Program context: This is an R61 Phase 1 Exploratory/Developmental Grant, part of the broader NIH clinical trial program.	Funding Up to 600000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 2, 2026, 5 p.m.	Details
Horizon Standardisation Booster (CSA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-60 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to establish a comprehensive 'Standardisation Booster' service to increase the participation of researchers and innovators in standardisation activities. Its core objective is to facilitate the valorisation of research and innovation results by integrating them into new or revised standards. It targets a wide range of European projects and organisations, helping them convert their R&I outcomes into standards that support industrial needs and policy goals. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, as standardisation is cross-cutting, but with a particular focus on critical technology areas like advanced materials, digital, and AI. The geographic scope covers the European Union and countries associated with Horizon Europe, with the service open to national publicly funded R&I projects as well. Key filtering criteria include an organisation's involvement in R&I projects (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, national) and a need to translate research results into standards. This grant is the full implementation of a successful pilot program (HS Booster), indicating it's a recurring program within the Horizon Europe framework, specifically for Work Programme 2025.	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Smart solutions for smart rural communities: empowering rural communities and smart villages to innovate for societal change 11281COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: SMART community-led transition for Europe's Rural Areas	The SMART ERA 1st Open Call for Pilots Add-ons aims to transform rural areas by fostering sustainable development and growth through the application of advanced technology and innovative solutions. It seeks to empower rural communities and 'smart villages' to innovate for societal change. Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To select Technology/Solution Providers to develop innovative solutions addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in specific rural pilot regions. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Individual entities acting as Technology/Solution Providers. Organizational size is not explicitly defined, but generally targets smaller to medium-sized enterprises or startups capable of developing and deploying technological solutions. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on solutions for rural development and smart villages. Geographic scope and any location requirements: The program is EU-funded. Solutions must address challenges defined for 6 specific Pilot Regions within the SMART ERA Project. Applicants are expected to be from EU Member States. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a Technology/Solution Provider, propose an innovative solution, and address a specific challenge within one of the 6 SMART ERA Pilot Regions. Grant frequency and program context: This is the '1st Open Call', suggesting potential for future calls. It is part of the broader SMART ERA project, which is an EU-funded initiative.	Funding Up to 60000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details

Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications: cultivation and optimised production systems

HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-01

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

- - The core objective is to develop and demonstrate sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications, focusing on optimised cultivation and production. - Target recipients are organizations capable of participating in Innovation Actions (IA), including businesses, research organizations, and public bodies, collaborating in consortia. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the bio-based economy, aquaculture, marine resources, and environmental sustainability. - The geographic scope includes EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must involve macroalgae cultivation (not wild harvesting), focus on bio-based product development, contribute to a sustainable blue economy, and have a clear pathway to industrial scalability and market potential. - This grant is part of the annual CBE JU Call for Proposals, indicating it is a recurring program.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

6G NTN-TN Unification/Integration

48488464TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe, SNS Joint Undertaking

Primary objective is to develop core technologies, architectures, and protocols for seamless services across terrestrial (TN) and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) in the context of 6G, enabling indistinct use and seamless roaming between satellite and terrestrial segments.
Target recipients are organizations capable of conducting Research & Innovation Actions (RIAs) in the telecommunications and space sectors, including 'SMEs', 'Enterprises', 'Universities', and 'Research Organizations'.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant.
Geographic scope includes entities established in 'EU Member States', 'Associated Countries', and 'OECD' and 'Mercosur' countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on 6G/NTN/TN integration, R&I capacity, geographic eligibility, and compliance with security restrictions related to non-EU control.
This grant is part of the recurring 'HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01' Work Programme under Horizon Europe.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

PA-24-188

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Career Development Program

The core objective of the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide protected time for mid-career health-professional doctorates to focus on patient-oriented research (POR) and to serve as research mentors for junior clinical investigators pursuing POR.
Target recipients are mid-career clinician-scientists, typically at the Associate Professor level or equivalent, who have their own independent, peer-reviewed research support.
This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to healthcare, biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research fields.
Geographic scope is limited to the United States; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: candidate's mid-career stage, health-professional doctoral degree, existing independent peer-reviewed POR funding, and a commitment to mentoring junior clinical investigators.
This is a recurring grant opportunity, reissued from a previous announcement (PA-20-186), with multiple application due dates extending through February 2027.

Funding

Up to 50000.00 USD

Deadline

Feb. 12, 2027, 10 p.m.

Details

ERC SYNERGY GRANTS

48889592TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: Support small groups of 2-4 Principal Investigators (PIs) to jointly address ambitious, interdisciplinary research problems that individual PIs could not tackle alone, leading to transformative, ground-breaking scientific advances.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research groups led by 2-4 Principal Investigators.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-AGNOSTIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Host institutions must be established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. PIs can be of any nationality and reside anywhere globally at the time of application.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on scientific excellence, ground-breaking nature of the research, and the necessity of a synergistic, multi-PI approach.
Grant frequency and program context: Recurring grant, part of the annual ERC Work Programme within Horizon Europe.

Funding

Up to 14000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 5, 2025, midnight

Details

Improving ecodesign of products and development of testing methods for products prioritised under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-02

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to improve the ecodesign of products and develop robust testing methods to support the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) within the EU. The primary objective is to contribute to Green Deal targets by fostering lower resource consumption and reduced environmental impact. It targets organizations involved in research and innovation, including material and product manufacturers, market surveillance authorities, and SMEs, with a focus on product sub-categories on the EU market. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Call 01, indicating it's part of an annual series of calls.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

PROJEKT „NOWA PERSPEKTYWA DLA BUR”

FERS.01.03-IP.09-0019/23

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027, Priorytet I Umiejętności Działania 01.03 Kadry nowoczesnej gospodarki

The core objective of this grant is to develop and enhance the quality and accessibility of development services offered by entities registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych (BUR), primarily through the acquisition of internationally recognized licenses. - Target recipient type: Entities registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych (BUR). - Target recipient size: Not specified. - Grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on the education/training and development services sector. - Geographic scope: Poland (implied). - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be registered in the Bazie Usług Rozwojowych. - Grant frequency: The project operates within a defined period until September 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted, implying an open application window during this timeframe.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2026, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Transition towards high performance of air-ground connectivity (multilink)

HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA2-1

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to significantly advance the development of high-performance air-ground connectivity, focusing on successors to VHF datalink mode 2 (VDL2), hyper-connected Air Traffic Management (ATM), and 'aircraft as a sensor' capabilities.
It targets organizations capable of conducting large-scale research and innovation in aeronautical communications and sensor technologies.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, primarily for the aviation and air traffic management sectors.
The geographic scope includes Europe for live flight trials, with potential for extension across continents to address global interoperability aspects.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a focus on specific R&I needs in air-ground communications and sensor technology, the capability to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6), and the capacity for conducting live flight trials.
This is part of the HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02 call series under the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, indicating a recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Biotech for Climate Resilient Crops and Plant-Based Biomanufacturing

47436335TOPICSen

Programme: EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025

This grant, part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges, aims to fund breakthrough research and innovation in biotechnology for developing climate-resilient crops and advancing plant-based biomanufacturing. The core objective is to enhance crop adaptation to climate change stresses and to substantially increase the nutritional value of crops through novel production processes. It is specifically designed for research-intensive organizations including universities, research organizations, SMEs, start-ups, and natural persons. Mid-caps and larger companies are excluded if applying as a single entity. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability related to plant science and food production. The geographic scope is limited to EU Member States and Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the explicit focus on biotech solutions for crops, the TRL (Technology Readiness Level) expectation of TRL4 by project end, and the applicant's establishment in an eligible European country. This is a challenge within the recurring EIC Pathfinder Challenges program, suggesting a regular funding cycle.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 29, 2025, midnight

Details

Global call according to SRIA 2024

47888895TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe - Chips JU

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET: - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: This Innovation Action (IA) aims to foster the development and implementation of new technologies, methods, products, processes, and services within the chips and semiconductor domain. It supports activities from prototyping and testing to large-scale validation and market replication. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: A wide range of legal entities are targeted, including research organizations, universities, public bodies, and private companies (SMEs and larger enterprises). There are no explicit size restrictions, but consortia are required. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Eligible entities must be established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or specific low- and middle-income countries as defined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Consortium required (minimum three independent legal entities from different eligible countries), focus on innovation in chips and semiconductor technologies, and civil application only. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring call within the Horizon Europe framework, specifically under the Multi Annual Work Programme of Chips JU. It is a two-stage submission process.

Funding

Up to 25000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, 10 p.m.

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Fighting against antisemitism

CERV-2025-EQUAL-ANTISEMITISM

Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) - Call for proposals to promote equality and to fight against racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination

This grant, 'Fighting against antisemitism' (CERV-2025-EQUAL-ANTISEMITISM), is a specific funding opportunity under the broader 'Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)'. Its core objective is to support initiatives that actively combat antisemitism. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on actions related to fighting antisemitism within the context of EU values and strategies. The target recipients are general 'applicants', likely including civil society organizations (NGOs) and public entities, as suggested by the program's nature and required documentation. The grant is part of a recurring program, indicated by the '2025' in its identifier, and falls under a wider call for proposals to promote equality and fight discrimination.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.

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Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, both in the public and private sector

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Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)

This grant aims to support initiatives that promote diversity management and inclusion within workplaces, covering both public and private sectors. It targets a wide range of organizations, including public bodies, private companies (startups, SMEs, larger enterprises), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate a workplace. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, meaning it's applicable to workplaces across any industry. The specific eligible countries are not detailed in the provided grant information but are referred to in Section 6 of the main call document. Businesses and organizations should consider this grant if they are actively working on or planning to implement concrete actions for improving diversity and inclusion practices in their workplace. It is part of the larger 'Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)' with annual calls, suggesting similar opportunities may recur.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 23, 2025, 3 p.m.

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Improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems

HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-07

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to significantly improve the reliability and optimize the operations and maintenance of wind energy systems. The core objective is to limit risks associated with wind energy projects (operational, financial, climate) and to strengthen the European wind energy supply chain's strategic autonomy, technology leadership, and competitiveness. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on the renewable energy sector, specifically wind energy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research and innovation, including research institutions, universities, public bodies, and private companies (SMEs and large enterprises) engaged in wind energy technology development. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, as defined in the Work Programme General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must focus on advanced research and innovation for wind energy system reliability and O&M, require a collaborative approach (consortium), and align with Horizon Europe objectives. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the multi-year Horizon Europe programme (2021-2027), indicating recurring opportunities.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 17, 2026, 11 p.m.

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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

PAR-25-091

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

This grant aims to provide small research support (R03) to current NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 award recipients.
The objective is to enhance their research capability and facilitate their transition to fully independent investigator status by allowing them to expand existing research or conduct pilot studies.
Target recipient type: Individual researchers (Principal Investigators) who are currently recipients of specific NIDDK K-awards.
Target organization types: Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses), Local and Federal Governments, Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations, Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Regional Organizations.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Medical Research, specifically related to the mission interests of NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
Geographic scope: US-based applicant organizations. Foreign components are allowed, but the primary applicant must be domestic.
Key filtering criteria: Must be a current NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 award recipient and not have already secured an R01 or equivalent grant.
Grant frequency: Recurring (reissue of a previous program).

Funding

Up to 150000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 16, 2027, 5 p.m.

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European Researchers' Night and Researchers at Schools 2026-2027

HORIZON-MSCA-2025-CITIZENS-01-01

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to bring research and researchers closer to the general public, increasing awareness of research and innovation (R&I) activities and boosting public recognition of science and research education. It particularly seeks to raise the interest of young people in scientific and research careers. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on science communication, education, and public engagement. The target recipients are organizations capable of organizing large-scale public engagement and educational outreach events. The grant covers activities specifically for both 2026 and 2027, supporting annual 'European Researchers' Night' events and ongoing 'Researchers at Schools' initiatives. Geographically, the grant targets organizations established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with a strong emphasis on achieving the widest possible geographical coverage across these regions.

Funding

Up to 350000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 22, 2025, midnight

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BEL-COO: Support for Transregional Innovation Projects

BEL-COO

Programme: BEL-COO Programme

The core objective of the BEL-COO program is to strengthen the competitive capacity of Belgian enterprises by fostering interregional collaboration in research and development (R&D) projects.
This grant targets enterprises of any size, including non-profit organizations with economic activity.
It is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, focusing on innovation across various fields, including projects with military finality.
The geographic scope is limited to Belgium, specifically involving companies from at least two of the three Belgian regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening are the requirement for a consortium of companies from different Belgian regions and the focus on innovative R&D projects with significant technical risk and market potential.
This is a recurring grant program with continuous submission.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 4, 2025, 11 a.m.

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Support to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-04

Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: To provide comprehensive administrative, analytical, and communication support to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) to enhance its efficiency, impact, and visibility.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations or consortia with expertise in research infrastructure policy, scientific coordination, and administrative support.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Research Infrastructures and Science Policy).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: European focus, covering activities for pan-European research infrastructures. Eligible countries are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes (typically EU Member States and Associated Countries).
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be able to provide direct support to ESFRI's operational activities, including Roadmap development, evaluation, and outreach.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, part of a series of calls for consolidating and evolving the European research infrastructure landscape. The granting authority can fund a maximum of one project for this specific topic.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

PAR-25-370

Programme: National Institutes of Health

Grant Purpose and Target This grant, the 'Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)', aims to fund small-scale research projects that investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications arising from human genetics and genomics. It is designed for individual investigators or small teams. Core Objective To study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, including normative, conceptual, legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical analyses, as well as preliminary data collection or secondary analysis of existing data. Target Recipients This grant targets various organizational types, including: Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and others), For-Profit Organizations (including small businesses), Local Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, Federal Agencies, and other entities such as independent school districts, public housing authorities, faith-based/community-based organizations, and foreign organizations. It is suitable for projects led by single investigators or small teams. Sector Focus This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily focused on the fields of Genetics, Genomics, Health, and Social Sciences. It encourages applications from a wide range of academic disciplines, including bioethics, humanities, behavioral sciences, law, and data science. Geographic Scope This opportunity has a broad international geographic scope, as Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are explicitly eligible to apply. Key Filtering Criteria

Your project must focus on the ethical, legal, or social implications of human genetics and genomics.
It should be a small, self-contained research project.
The budget limit is $50,000 in direct costs per year.
It can involve preliminary data collection or secondary analysis of existing data.

Grant Context and Frequency This funding opportunity (PAR-25-370) is a reissue of a previous program (PAR-23-295), indicating it is a recurring grant program. It is part of a larger series of ELSI funding opportunities offered by the NIH, which also includes R21 (Exploratory/Developmental) and R01 (Research Project) mechanisms for different project scopes and durations.

Funding

Up to 50000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 16, 2026, 10 p.m.

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Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required)

PAR-24-279

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trial Program

The core objective of this grant is to facilitate short-term, interventional clinical trials focused on arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. It specifically aims to support early-stage studies, such as proof-of-concept, first-in-human, Phase I, and Phase II clinical trials, to translate promising research into clinical practice. - Target recipient type: Research organizations including universities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and various government agencies. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined by employee count, but implies organizations with research capacity. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to healthcare and medical research. - Geographic scope: Applicant organizations must be based in the U.S.; foreign entities are not eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Requires an NIH-defined clinical trial, must align with NIAMS mission areas, and the applicant organization must be U.S.-based. - Grant frequency: Recurring, with multiple application deadlines available until late 2026. - Program context: This is an R61 Phase 1 Exploratory/Developmental Grant, part of the broader NIH clinical trial program.

Funding

Up to 600000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 2, 2026, 5 p.m.

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Horizon Standardisation Booster (CSA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-60

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to establish a comprehensive 'Standardisation Booster' service to increase the participation of researchers and innovators in standardisation activities. Its core objective is to facilitate the valorisation of research and innovation results by integrating them into new or revised standards.
It targets a wide range of European projects and organisations, helping them convert their R&I outcomes into standards that support industrial needs and policy goals.
This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, as standardisation is cross-cutting, but with a particular focus on critical technology areas like advanced materials, digital, and AI.
The geographic scope covers the European Union and countries associated with Horizon Europe, with the service open to national publicly funded R&I projects as well.
Key filtering criteria include an organisation's involvement in R&I projects (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, national) and a need to translate research results into standards.
This grant is the full implementation of a successful pilot program (HS Booster), indicating it's a recurring program within the Horizon Europe framework, specifically for Work Programme 2025.

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

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Smart solutions for smart rural communities: empowering rural communities and smart villages to innovate for societal change

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Programme: SMART community-led transition for Europe's Rural Areas

The SMART ERA 1st Open Call for Pilots Add-ons aims to transform rural areas by fostering sustainable development and growth through the application of advanced technology and innovative solutions. It seeks to empower rural communities and 'smart villages' to innovate for societal change.

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To select Technology/Solution Providers to develop innovative solutions addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in specific rural pilot regions.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Individual entities acting as Technology/Solution Providers. Organizational size is not explicitly defined, but generally targets smaller to medium-sized enterprises or startups capable of developing and deploying technological solutions.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on solutions for rural development and smart villages.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: The program is EU-funded. Solutions must address challenges defined for 6 specific Pilot Regions within the SMART ERA Project. Applicants are expected to be from EU Member States.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a Technology/Solution Provider, propose an innovative solution, and address a specific challenge within one of the 6 SMART ERA Pilot Regions.
Grant frequency and program context: This is the '1st Open Call', suggesting potential for future calls. It is part of the broader SMART ERA project, which is an EU-funded initiative.

Funding

Up to 60000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.

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