Under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS), the European Commission funds research on:
- New, sustainable and low-carbon steelmaking and finishing processes
- Advanced steel grades and applications
- The conservation of resources, protection of the environment and circular economy
- The management of workforce and working conditions
2023 RFCS call for proposals – Coal and Steel
RFCS annual call 2023
Under Grant Agreement Preparation
6 topics
Coal and steel accompanying measures, pilot and demonstration projects, research projects
40 million
Overall indicative budget
RFCS 2023
Indicative timeline
- 20 September 2023Deadline for applicants to submit proposals
84 proposals submitted, competing for €40 million
- January-February 2024Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected
- April-June 2024Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- June 2024Coordinators’ Day
RFCS 2022
Indicative timeline
- 22 September 2022Deadline for applicants to submit proposals
- January-February 2023Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected
- April-June 2023Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- June 2023Coordinators’ Day
- June/July 2023EU-funded projects start
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