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
Submit your proposal by 10 April 2025
This call closed on 28 September 2023
This call closed on 12 April 2023
This call closed on 28 September 2023
This call closed on 28 September 2023
This call closed on 26 September 2024
This call closed on 7 March 2024
This call closed on 7 March 2024
This call closed on 13 September 2023
This call closed on 26 September 2024
Apply for funding
Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
Free-of-charge proposal pre-screening for eligible applicants from Widening countries
How to manage your project
Comply with the conditions defined in your grant agreement
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
News
We asked children what they want EU researchers to discover in 2025. From catching evil people to saving gorillas - let’s hope some of these become reality!
63 new EU-funded projects under the Teaming, Excellence Hubs, and ERA Chair actions will start their activity, advancing research and innovation in Widening countries.
The European Research Executive Agency Director, Marc Tachelet, thanks scientists, colleagues, and the curious-minded for their work advancing research in 2024.
The EU-funded EPIC project created a new Centre of Excellence in Hungary, focused on cutting-edge industrial technologies such as digitalisation, big data analytics, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Publications
The European Commission invests over €143 million in 96 new projects under the Twinning action. Its goal – to enhance networking activities between the research institutions of the Widening countries, acting as co-ordinators and top-class leading counterparts at European Union level.
This study found little evidence of potentially negative impacts. What was identified in the research was that it is primarily women who take responsibility for the development and implementation of GEPs.
This document presents seven policy briefs that complement the main report of the study ‘Impact of gender equality plans across the European Research Area’.
How to make the most of your research project with social media