Advanced structural materials for nuclear applications
The HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01-04 call supports groundbreaking research in advanced structural materials crucial for nuclear applications. This program aims to foster the development and qualification of innovative materials with superior resistance to extreme conditions in advanced fission and fusion technologies. It distinguishes itself by emphasizing cross-cutting material issues and encouraging international collaboration to push the boundaries of nuclear research and its wider energy sector applications.
Who is Funded
The 'Advanced Structural Materials for Nuclear Applications' funding program targets entities within Euratom Associated Countries, including Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Its primary objective is to advance the field of nuclear materials through cutting-edge research, contributing to the safety and efficiency of nuclear energy and exploring wider applications.
What is Funded
This program specifically funds research and innovation activities focused on advanced structural materials for nuclear energy, covering various material types and addressing critical ageing processes under extreme conditions. The typical project stage supported is research and innovation, aiming to advance the fundamental and applied understanding of nuclear materials.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Advanced Structural Materials for Nuclear Applications' call, part of the broader Euratom Nuclear Research and Training program, provides grant funding with a total budget of 8,000,000 € for this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal submission, consortium formation, and budget management. These rules are detailed in the Euratom Work Programme and related European Commission guidelines.
Application Procedure
The application process for the HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01 call, under which this topic falls, was a single-stage submission with a specific deadline. Proposals were evaluated based on defined award criteria.
Legal Basis
The 'Advanced Structural Materials for Nuclear Applications' funding program operates under the robust legal framework of the Euratom Research and Training Programme, established by specific EU regulations and detailed in comprehensive work programmes and financial rules.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
8,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 99.35 million EUR (47.40 million EUR from 2021, 51.95 million EUR from 2022). For HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01-04, the budget is 8,000,000 € (1,000,000 € from 2021, 7,000,000 € from 2022).
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Euratom Associated Countries (currently including Ukraine and United Kingdom). International cooperation is encouraged.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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