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 under evaluation
Twinning
Proposals under evaluation
European Excellence Initiative
Proposals under evaluation
Pathways to synergies
Proposals under evaluation
Dissemination and Exploitation Support Facility
Proposals under evaluation
Hop-on facility
Proposals under evaluation
Excellence Hubs
Submit your proposal by 7 March 2024
ERA Chairs
Submit your proposal by 7 March 2024
ERA Fellowships
Proposals under evaluation
ERA Talents
Next call for proposal opens in 2024
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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
Open science
What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
Gender in EU research and innovation
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
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
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The EU-funded TREL project helped place 32 specialists from Lithuania in Europe’s leading medical institutions.
ERA Talents: researchers from Widening Countries ready to boost their collaborative skills with industry
Nine projects funded within the ERA Talents action. Discover more about the Widening Participation programme and its upcoming funding opportunities.
Citizen Science: an essential ally for sustainable cities
31 October marks World Cities Day, an occasion for EU citizens to rethink their relationship with the city they live in and contribute to the scientific research that is making our cities better places to live in.
Boosting electric mobility research in island nations
The EU-funded NEEMO project aimed to boost research into electric mobility in Malta.
Publications
Communicating about your research project using social media
How to make the most of your research project with social media
The European Year of Skills
Fostering skills development in the EU for more sustainable, resilient, and fair societies
EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”: European Research Executive Agency contributing to the Mission
EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”: European Research Executive Agency contributing to the Mission
EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: European Research Executive Agency contributing to the Mission
EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: European Research Executive Agency contributing to the Mission