A mechanism for science to inform implementation, monitoring, review and ratcheting up of the new EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 ('Science Service').

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Science Service' under Horizon Europe aims to establish a crucial mechanism for integrating scientific research directly into EU biodiversity policy-making. This initiative seeks to bridge the knowledge-sharing gap by providing a single entry point for research-based options, supporting the implementation, monitoring, and review of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and beyond. It is designed to bolster the EU's global ambitions in biodiversity research.

Who is Funded

The 'Science Service' program is designed to fund projects that foster the integration of scientific knowledge into biodiversity policy across Europe. It targets a broad range of entities and geographic areas within the EU and associated countries, with a clear objective to support the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030.

What is Funded

This program supports projects focused on integrating scientific insights into biodiversity policy, encompassing a wide array of research and innovation activities from foundational knowledge generation to practical policy implementation and communication.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Science Service' program provides financial support through grants within the Horizon Europe framework, with a specific budget allocated for this call. It outlines maximum funding amounts and provisions for supporting third parties.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions concerning application submission, collaboration structures, and financial management, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded, with proposals submitted through a single-stage procedure and evaluated by independent experts. Evaluation results have been communicated to applicants.

The 'Science Service' funding program is established and governed by a comprehensive set of EU legal acts and regulatory documents, ensuring its legitimacy and operational framework within Horizon Europe.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

13,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

13,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

06.10.2021

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Europe (EU Member States and Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research and innovation communities, environmental policy-makers, civil society, businesses, land users, site managers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

DG RTD, DG ENV, DG JRC, EEA, Environmental Knowledge Community (EKC), European Partnership on Biodiversity (Biodiversa), Horizon Europe Mission Boards, EKLIPSE, Oppla, NetworkNature, IPBES, IPCC, SCAR, EPBRS, SfEP, SAM, EPRS, UK's Climate Change Committee

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