Training and up-skilling of research infrastructures technical staff

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe funding opportunity aims to significantly enhance the expertise and career prospects of technical staff within research infrastructures across Europe. By supporting the development of innovative training programs and 'one-stop-shop' training services, the program seeks to optimize the functioning and impact of European research infrastructures and foster mobility across scientific domains.

Who is Funded: Eligible Entities and Strategic Objectives

The 'Training and up-skilling of research infrastructures technical staff' program specifically targets organizations and consortia dedicated to advancing the skills of personnel vital for the operation of European research infrastructures. The initiative aims to improve expertise, career mobility, and establish centralized training resources to meet the evolving needs of various scientific domains.

What is Funded: Project Types and Supported Activities

This funding specifically supports training activities designed to enhance the skills of technical staff across a broad spectrum of research infrastructure domains. The focus is on structured training offers, promoting mobility, and addressing critical horizontal needs like digital skills and data management. Financial support is provided through lump sum grants.

Type and Scope of Funding

Financial support for this program is provided as lump sum grants, designed to streamline administrative processes. Each project can receive substantial funding, contributing to the overall budget allocated for enhancing research infrastructure technical staff capabilities.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to various conditions for proposal submission, consortium formation, and project implementation, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and specific program guidelines. These conditions ensure project quality, compliance, and strategic alignment with the program's objectives.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call is a single-stage submission, with forms and guidance available through the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals are evaluated based on specific criteria to ensure a balanced portfolio across research domains.

The program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and strategic objectives for research and innovation funding.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Unknown

Additional Partners:

Joint Research Centre (JRC)

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