Under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects in the areas of coal and steel supporting the European Green Deal and the Just Transition.
Funding opportunities
Big Tickets for Coal - call for proposals
Submit your proposal by 4 May
Big Tickets for Steel - call for proposals
Submit your proposal by 4 May
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
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
Publications
Climate-neutral steelmaking in Europe
Decarbonisation pathways, investment needs, policy conditions, recommendations
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Find out how to get started and what to expect as an expert evaluator of EU research projects
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News
RFCS signs first “Big Tickets” grant agreements to support the European Green Deal and the Just Transition
The five selected projects will start their research activities by the summer to contribute to decarbonising the steel production and facilitate the transition of coal regions to achieve a carbon-neutral EU.
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.
New RFCS calls: EUR 165 million for research in support of the European Green Deal and Just Transition
The funding falls under the Research for Coal and Steel (RFCS) 2023 Big Ticket calls. The deadline to submit proposals is 4 May 2023.
Help shape a brighter Europe and boost your career – select REA for an inspiring traineeship!
2023 marks the European Year of Skills and with it, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) is looking for talented individuals to join us for a five-month paid Blue Book Traineeship.