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
This call closed on 06 May 2025
This call closed on 06 May 2025
This call closed on 24 September 2025
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
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
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Publications
This checklist provides useful tips on how to better communicate your project's work on a variety of social media channels.
The Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) is a European Union fund that supports research and innovation in the coal and steel sectors.
A summary of the findings of the Coal Research Technical Groups : 2023
A summary of the findings of the Steel Research Technical Groups : 2023