Support to National Contact Points (NCPs) for Research Infrastructures

This program aims to support National Contact Points (NCPs) responsible for Research Infrastructures within EU Member States and Associated Countries. The primary goal is to foster their professional development, improve transnational cooperation, and increase awareness of Horizon Europe opportunities for research infrastructures, thereby enhancing the European research landscape.

This funding supports activities aimed at improving the European research infrastructure landscape through enhanced NCP services. The focus is on promoting access opportunities, addressing access provision rules, and fostering synergies with other relevant initiatives.

The financial support for this program is provided in the form of grants, specifically Horizon Coordination and Support Actions. The total budget available for the call under which this topic falls was EUR 7.8 million. For this particular topic, a single project is expected to be funded with a maximum contribution of 2,000,000 €.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic description. These cover admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and specific project-related provisions.

The application process involves submission through a single-stage procedure, with evaluation and grant agreement signing following specific timelines and award criteria.

The funding program is established and governed by comprehensive European Union regulations and work programmes under the Horizon Europe framework.