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EUR 673 million is allocated to finance ERC Consolidator Grants 2026: preliminary selection results
The call for European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants 2026 closed on 13 January 2026. The figures below present the preliminary data on submitted proposals.
Information days dedicated to the Horizon Europe Cluster 6
Dear scientists, researchers and innovators! If you are interested in research & innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment, join the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 info days on 22 and 23 January 2026 to learn more about the topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2026.
European Research Council published an External Communication Strategy for 2026-2027
The European Research Council published an External communication strategy for 2026-2027. The strategy document sets out the proposed ERC communication actions for two years: 2026 and 2027. It therefore covers the final years of the ERC within the current Horizon Europe EU Framework Programme (2021-2027) and the preparation of the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme […]
Horizon Europe info day for Cluster 5 will be held
If you are interested in funding opportunities for research and innovation in the areas of climate, energy and mobility, join the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 info day on 15 January 2026 to explore the 2026 topics of the work programme 2026-2027. This online event will be streamed via the European Commission’s web platform.
Gradual roll-out of the mandatory use of 2-Factor Authentication (2FA): be prepared!
Over the course of the next year, securing access to your EU Login account via 2-factor authentication will become mandatory. This implementation will be progressive and concerned users will be notified individually in due time. The EC announced this on its official website.
EC invests €14 billion through Horizon Europe to boost global research and innovation leadership: the main work programme for 2026-2027 was adopted
The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU’s strategic goals. This was reported in a press release published yesterday, on December 11, on its website.
349 European researchers will receive €728 million: the winners of the ERC Consolidator Grants 2025 have been selected
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive €728 million in this year’s Consolidator Grants.
Online matchmaking event for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 is planned
On January 14, 2026, the online matchmaking event “Joining forces for nature restoration, biodiversity and oceans: Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities” is planned. This event is designed to help participants build strong partnerships and form competitive consortia for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 call topics.
Partners search for participation in the call within Horizon Europe Cluster 5
Partners from Greece are looking for Ukrainian participants who are ready to join the consortium within the framework of the coall under the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 “Climate, energy and mobility”, which will be announced under the Work Programme for 2026-2027: HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-22: Novel solutions for off-grid storage of renewable energy for critical infrastructures. Details are […]
Partners search for participation in the call within Horizon Europe Cluster 5
BRAINEST – Innovation Partnership of the Bratislava Region (Slovak Republic) is looking for partners to participate jointly in the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls: