Under Cluster 2, the European Commission funds research that will help tackle social, economic and political inequalities and support human capital development.
2026 calls
Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 23 September 2026
9 topics Tackling child poverty, making Europe a global magnet for talents, fostering competences for the green transition
100.5 million Overall indicative budget
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02
- 26 March 2026Info day
- 15 May 2026Launch of the call for proposals
- 23 September 2026Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
- By February 2027 (TBC)Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- 26 May 2027Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- TBCProjects start
2025 calls
See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO
- 15 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 16 September 2025Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
- mid-February 2026Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- mid-May 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- TBCProjects start
HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04
- 15 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 16 September 2025Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (First Stage)
- 15 December 2025Information to applicants for first stage of 2-stage call
- 17 March 2026Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage)
- 15 June 2026Applicants informed if their proposals have been selected
- 30 September 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- As from January 2027Projects start
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