Twinning
The Twinning program, under Horizon Europe's Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence objective, aims to bridge the research and innovation gap across Europe. It empowers research institutions in Widening countries by fostering strategic networking, knowledge transfer, and best practice exchange with leading EU counterparts. This initiative strengthens research management and administrative skills, ultimately boosting the research profile and attractiveness of coordinating institutions.
Who is Funded by Twinning?
The Twinning program focuses on enhancing the research and innovation capacities of institutions within designated Widening countries. It supports collaborations between these institutions and leading counterparts in EU Member States or Associated Countries to facilitate knowledge transfer and improve research profiles. The program's objective is to address disparities in R&I performance across Europe by fostering excellence and modernizing R&I systems.
What Research and Innovation is Funded?
The Twinning program funds a wide array of activities designed to step up scientific excellence and innovation capacity across diverse research domains. While focusing on knowledge transfer and skill development, it also allows for an exploratory research component. The program's scope is broad, covering various sectors and targeting the enhancement of research and innovation at different developmental stages.
Type and Scope of Funding for Twinning Projects
The Twinning program offers grants to support its objectives, with a defined financial scope per project and a clear duration for collaborations. This section outlines the financial mechanisms and timeframes involved in securing and implementing Twinning projects.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Twinning program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application procedures, consortium structures, and budget allocations. These provisions ensure compliance with Horizon Europe guidelines and program objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process for Twinning grants involves specific submission procedures, evaluation criteria, and award channels, all designed to ensure a fair and transparent selection of high-quality proposals that align with the program's objectives.
Legal Basis of the Twinning Program
The Twinning program operates under a robust legal framework established by European Union regulations and work programmes. This section identifies the key legislative instruments that authorize and govern its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
149,000,000 €
Deadline:
18.01.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
The program primarily targets research institutions in 'Widening countries' for coordination, which include Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Partnerships must involve at least two research institutions from two different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Research institutions, Universities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Basic Research, Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
The consortium must include at least two research institutions from two different EU Member States or Associated Countries as partners to the Widening country coordinator. No specific additional partners or co-sponsors of the program itself are mentioned.
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