Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to strengthen research and innovation across Europe.
The 'Widening participation and spreading excellence' sub-programme contributes to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area.
Funding opportunities
Teaming for Excellence
Proposals now under evaluation
Twinning
Submit your proposal by 28 September 2023
European Excellence Initiative
Proposals now under evaluation
Pathways to synergies
Submit your proposal by 28 September 2023
Dissemination and Exploitation Support Facility
Submit your proposal by 28 September 2023
Hop-on facility
Submit your proposal by 28 September 2023
Excellence Hubs
Next call for proposals opens on 28 September 2023
ERA Chairs
Next call for proposals opens on 28 September 2023
ERA Fellowships
Submit your proposal by 13 September 2023
ERA Talents
Next call for proposal opens in 2024
Apply for funding
Who should apply
Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
How to apply
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Support for applicants
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
How to manage your project
Grants & reporting
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
Communication
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Dissemination and exploitation
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
News
Unlocking Twinning: a funding programme elevating networking for scientific excellence
Discover how research institutions and beneficiaries from Widening countries cooperate with advanced partners to exchange best practices under the Twinning programme and how to apply.
Results of the Commission’s public consultation on the EU’s research programmes
Results of the Commission’s public consultation on the EU’s research programmes
Tackling gender equality in Research and Innovation
On International Women’s Day, learn how the EU addresses gender inequalities in research and innovation (R&I) and what Horizon Europe applicants should know when applying for funding.
Boosting research and innovation in Widening countries
The European Commission signs 25 new Grant Agreements worth EUR 235 million with projects for Teaming for Excellence and Excellence Hubs that will begin their activities in 2023.
Publications
ERA chair dynamics in the widening programme
Report on geographical aspects (2014-2022)
REA fosters excellence in science for European Year of Skills
REA fosters excellence in science for European Year of Skills
Fostering excellent science for future generations
In this brochure, you will discover some of our fascinating projects and learn more about what REA can do for you.
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