Coal Research Projects

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The RFCS Coal Research Projects (RFCS-01-2022-RPJ) provide grants to foster innovative research crucial for the European Union's just transition towards a climate-neutral economy. This program specifically targets research initiatives focused on phasing out fossil fuels, mitigating environmental damage from coal mining, and improving health and safety conditions in the transitioning coal sector. It offers a unique opportunity for entities to contribute to sustainable solutions and workforce adaptation.

Who is Funded and Program Objectives

The RFCS Coal Research Projects aim to support entities across the European Union that are engaged in research and development activities pertinent to the coal sector's transition. This includes a broad spectrum of organizations and a clear focus on strategic objectives aligned with a sustainable and climate-neutral future.

What is Funded: Research Areas and Project Scope

This funding program focuses on research and innovation projects that contribute to the sustainable transformation of the coal sector, encompassing a range of critical areas from environmental protection to health and safety advancements.

Type and Scope of Funding for Coal Research

The RFCS Coal Research Projects are implemented through grants, with a significant budget allocated to support these vital research initiatives. Detailed financial parameters and project duration guidelines are outlined in the official call documents.

Key Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants to the RFCS Coal Research Projects must adhere to specific conditions and requirements throughout the application process and project implementation, ensuring compliance with European Union regulations and program guidelines.

Application Procedure Overview

The application process for the Coal Research Projects involves a structured submission and a competitive evaluation, with clear communication of outcomes to applicants.

The RFCS Coal Research Projects are firmly grounded in European Union law, with specific Council Decisions and broader financial regulations providing the legal framework for their operation and funding.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 8.938.719,33 (specifically for RFCS-01-2022 Coal projects)

Deadline

Deadline:

22.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

22.09.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

REA (Research Executive Agency)

Additional Partners:

Organizations seeking partners for proposals under this call included: C4G - CONSULTING AND TRAINING NETWORK, LDA (project development, piloting in Portugal, stakeholder engagement, training development); INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication); SYNYO GmbH (research, innovation, technology, consortium coordination, communication, dissemination, exploitation); ESS ENGINEERING SOFTWARE STEYR GMBH (hybrid CFD/CSD software, meshing automation); Mind2Earth, Lda (spatial data science, geostatistics, mapping applications for mineral/energy industries); ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (standards and standardization); SGNDT Symetrics Geophysical and NDT Ltd (high technology manufacturing, geophysical/GPR/NDT equipment, AI-combined radars).

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