Enable sustained coordination and guidance at the European level on institutional non-profit open access publishing

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe program aims to establish sustained coordination and guidance for institutional non-profit open access publishing at the European level. It seeks to enhance the quality and alignment of open access publishing services, foster capacity building, and integrate them into national research assessment standards. The initiative is crucial for advancing open science and equitable scholarly communication across the European Research Area.

Who is Funded by Horizon Europe ERA-02

The Horizon Europe ERA-02 funding program targets consortia dedicated to enhancing European open access publishing, focusing on research organizations and their collaborative efforts across EU Member States and Associated Countries. Its primary goal is to foster high-quality, transparent, and equitable scholarly publishing, aligning with broader European Research Area objectives.

What is Funded under Horizon Europe ERA-02

This program specifically funds initiatives related to institutional non-profit open access scholarly publishing. It focuses on enhancing the quality and efficiency of publishing services, supporting skill development, and fostering coordination across Europe. Eligible activities include providing guidance, tools, training, and coordinating efforts to align with common publishing and technical standards.

Type and Scope of Funding for Open Access Publishing

The Horizon Europe ERA-02 program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a maximum allocation of 2,000,000 € per project. Projects are expected to have a duration of up to three years, focusing on coordinated actions to strengthen open access publishing across Europe.

Conditions and Requirements for Horizon Europe ERA-02

Applicants to the Horizon Europe ERA-02 call must adhere to specific conditions regarding consortium composition, financial capacity, and project implementation. These requirements ensure robust applications and effective execution of activities aimed at advancing open access publishing.

Application Procedure for Horizon Europe ERA-02

The application process for Horizon Europe ERA-02 is managed through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, requiring electronic submission and adherence to specific evaluation criteria. The process is designed to be clear, with detailed guidance available for applicants at each stage.

The Horizon Europe ERA-02 funding program operates under a robust legal framework, primarily established by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and supported by key EU regulations and work programmes.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 2,000,000 €; Annual Budget: 2,000,000 € (for 2025)

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research institutions, universities, and other organisations relevant to research engaged in open access publishing.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Implementation, Service Delivery, Policy Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

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