Prevent smog episodes in Europe: Air quality impact of engine-emitted volatile, semi volatile and secondary particles

This program is open to a broad range of organizations engaged in research and innovation, focusing on preventing smog episodes in Europe by addressing transport-related emissions. The objective is to enhance scientific understanding, quantify externalities, and support future environmental legislation within the European Union, with international cooperation encouraged.

This program funds research and innovation activities focused on understanding and mitigating the impact of transport emissions on air quality and human health. Projects should address the formation of volatile, semi-volatile, and secondary particulate matter from engines, aiming to develop robust measurement and modeling systems.

The financial support for this program is provided in the form of grants, specifically as Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) under Horizon Europe. The total indicative budget for this specific topic in 2022 was 7,000,000 €.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial and operational capacity, and legal/financial setup of grants. International cooperation is encouraged to achieve the program's objectives.

The application process for this program was a single-stage submission, with specific forms and evaluation criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.

This funding program is established and governed by the Horizon Europe framework, a key initiative of the European Union, with its operational details and conditions further defined in specific work programmes and general annexes.