Pillar IV: Advancing Knowledge for ERA
This grant aims to generate new information and knowledge to strengthen the European Research Area (ERA) evidence base. Applicants should propose diverse research and innovation activities supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ERA policies and practices in one of six distinct areas, including open science, research ethics, gender equality, gender-responsive budgeting, research careers, and international research talent flows.
| Agency | HORIZON (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, NGO, Government organization, Other |
| Start date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| End date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Max funding | Minimum: 1,000,000 EUR - Maximum: 6,000,000 EUR, depending on topic area, - For ERA-01: 2,000,000–3,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-02: 1,500,000–2,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-03: 2,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-04: 2,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-05: 1,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-06: 3,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-07: 6,000,000 EUR, - For ERA-08: 1,500,000–2,500,000 EUR |
| Budget | 53,000,000 EUR (across all topics) |
| Coverage | Eligible costs take the form of lump sums as defined in the Horizon Europe Programme guidelines. |