Stepping-up institutional and territorial changes towards open and responsible research and innovation
This Horizon Europe program aims to foster significant institutional and territorial changes, propelling open and responsible research and innovation (RRI) across the European Research Area (ERA). By consolidating evidence, providing expertise, and supporting transformative initiatives, it seeks to align R&I with societal needs, enhance scientific excellence, and integrate ethical practices for a more impactful European R&I landscape.
Who is Funded
This section details the target groups and objectives of the program, focusing on research and innovation institutions and territories within the European Research Area (ERA). The program aims to maximize the impact of EU R&I funding by reforming and enhancing the R&I system, improving access to excellence, translating results into the economy, and deepening the ERA through open science, gender equality, and ethical considerations.
What is Funded
This program funds initiatives that drive sustainable institutional and territorial changes towards open and responsible research and innovation. Supported activities range from consolidating evidence and developing guidance to providing direct financial support for implementing transformative changes, with a strong emphasis on public engagement and ethical practices.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding is provided as grants, with a significant portion allocated to cascading grants for third parties, capped at EUR 60,000 per recipient. The total budget for this call was EUR 59,000,000.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific admissibility, eligibility, financial, and operational capacity conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. The program encourages collaborative approaches and includes specific provisions for financial support to third parties and active dissemination of results.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage submission conducted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation criteria, processes, and timelines are detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Legal Basis
This program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by foundational EU regulations and further governed by a detailed set of work programmes, guides, and financial regulations, all publicly available.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
59,000,000 €
Deadline:
20.04.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Research Area (ERA), comprising EU Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may also participate under exceptional conditions.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Social Enterprises, Environmental and Climate Protection, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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