Funding opportunities depend on what programme in Horizon Europe you will be applying for and your project type. Read more about the specific opportunities below.
These programmes provide funding for the following project types:
The list below covers the eligible participants as well as the EU funding.
| Project Type | Eligible Participants | EU Funding |
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Research and Innovation Projects |
Consortia of partners from minimum three different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 100% of all direct project-related costs. Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
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Innovation Projects |
Consortia of partners from minimum three different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 70% of all direct project-related costs For non-profit institutions/organisations, the rate is 100% Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
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Coordination and Support Projects |
At least one legal entity ( institution, company or similar) or a consortium of partners from different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 100% of all direct project-related costs Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
Cascade funding finances mini EU projects with a defined problem and limited duration. The funding comes from a larger EU project, where the European Commission requires that a part of the grant must go to new calls. Through the these calls the main project channels funds to many mini EU projects. The main project is a RIA, IA or CSA project. The financing is also known as Financial Support to third parties (FSTP).
| Project Type | Participants | EU Funding | Duration |
| Mini EU project | Small and medium-sized companies and organizations without or limited experience with Horizon funding. In principle, everyone can apply. | Typical between 10.000 and 200.000 euro | Typical between 6 and 18 months |
Under the European Research Council (ERC), researchers can apply for the following five types of grants:
The list below covers duration and EU funding for the different types of grants.
| Type of Grant | Duration | EU Funding |
| Starting Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 1,.5 million |
| Consolidator Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 2 million |
| Advanced Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 2,5 million |
| Synergy Grant | Up to 6 years | Up to EUR 10 million |
| Proof of Concept | Up to 1.5 years | Up to EUR 150,000 |
Under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, you can apply for funding for the following project types:
The list below covers the duration of the project as well as the number of researcher months for the grants.
| Project Type | Duration | Researcher Months |
| Doctoral Networks Joint research training and/or PhD programmes across countries. |
Up to 48 months (60 months for Joint Doctorates) | 3-36 months (3-48 months for Joint Doctorates) |
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Postdoctoral Fellowships |
12-36 months | 12-36 months |
| COFUND Development of new or existing, regional and national programmes to include international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary research training as well as transnational and intersectoral mobility. |
36-60 months | Minimum 3 months |
| MSCA & Citizens Implementation of the event 'European Researchers' Night' on dissemination of research and innovation. |
24 months | |
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Staff Exchanges |
48 months | 1-12 months |
