Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to strengthen research and innovation across Europe.
Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence actions under Horizon Europe contribute to building research and innovation capacity of Member States, Associated Countries and Outermost Regions that underperform in terms of R&I performance.
The actions will strengthen countries’ potential for successful participation in transnational research and innovation projects, promote networking and access to excellence.
Participants in the programme will be able to upgrade their research and innovation systems, making them stronger and allowing the EU as a whole to advance together, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area.
REA implements six complementary actions: Teaming, Twinning (including Twinning Western Balkans), ERA Chairs, Excellence Hubs, the European Excellence Initiative (EEI), and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST).
For additional information, please refer to the Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence page on the European Commission’s website.
Funding opportunities
Stage II - selected proposals in Stage I will be invited to send full proposals by: 8 September 2022
Call closed on 5 October 2021
Call closed on 18 January 2022
Call closed on 15 March 2022
Call closed on 4 November 2021
Call closed on 15 March 2022
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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
How to manage your project
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
News
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