International Funding Programmes
Multinational and non-US funding programmes — Horizon Europe, the ERC, bilateral and regional schemes — including association agreements and eligibility changes that determine who can participate.
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- Japan Joins Horizon Europe as 23rd Associated Country
Japan’s EU-Japan Horizon Europe association agreement took effect 30 July 2026, making it the 23rd associated country and the most populous. Here’s what changes for proposal eligibility, consortium co…
- EU Centre of Expertise on Research Security
The EU’s February 2026 Research Security Monitor and forthcoming Centre of Expertise add EU-wide policy coordination beyond Horizon Europe grant screening.…
- ERC 2026 Proposal Restructuring: Part I vs. Part II Explained
ERC restructured its 2026 Scientific Proposal: Part I (5pp, concept) and Part II (7pp, implementation) replace B1/B2; feasibility now assessed in Step 2.…
- FP10 2028-2034: Inside the EUR175 Billion Next EU Framework Programme
The EU Council reached a partial position on FP10 (2028-2034) on 26 June 2026: EUR175bn proposed, four pillars. Here is what is agreed vs still open.…
- EOSC Federation Expands: 28 Nodes Meet in Brussels
The European Commission convened 28 EOSC Nodes and 34 Horizon Europe EOSC projects in Brussels, July 7-9, 2026, marking 14 new Nodes and ~€500M in investment.…
- ERC Work Programme 2027: Wider Eligibility Windows, One-Proposal Limit, Synergy Grant Pushed to February
ERC Work Programme 2027: wider Starting/Consolidator eligibility windows, one-proposal limit, plus Consolidator Grant 2027 call dates (24 Sep 2026–12 Jan 2027) and funding.…
- Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Work Programme Adopted: EUR 14 Billion, Valorisation and Climate in Focus
The European Commission adopted Horizon Europe’s 2026-2027 Work Programme on 11 December 2025: EUR 14bn, at least 35% for climate, and a new valorisation push.…
- UKRI Open Access 2026: FAQ Update, OA Monitor Plan
UKRI’s 22 June 2026 FAQ update clarifies Horizon Europe Guarantee compliance and block grants, part of a 2026-2030 Open Access Monitor plan.…
