[10/09/2026]
We hope you all had a great summer and a smooth return to work! From CIMNE’s Projects Department, we are delighted to be back and to share with you this new edition no. 103 of our newsletter, featuring the latest open calls, upcoming deadlines, submitted proposals, and other updates from our activities. Thank you for staying connected with us!
APPLY NOW: OPEN CALLS
EUROPEAN CALLS:
NOVEMBER:
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL3 (Civil Security for society):
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- Security challenges of the green transition in urban und peri urban areas (RIA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02)
- Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness (RIA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01)
- Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03)
- Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions (IA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04)
- Climate security and civil preparedness –for a more resilient Europe (IA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05)
- Open topic on supporting disruptive technological (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01)
- HORIZON EUROPE – MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01)
DECEMBER:
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility):
- Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector (HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-23)
- Improved system design for innovative PV applications (HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-14)
- Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs (HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-06)
- Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains (HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-05)
- HORIZON EUROPE – New European Bauhaus:
- Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01)
- Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02)
- Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02)
- Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03)
- Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces (HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03)
NATIONAL CALLS:
NOVEMBER:
- Ramón y Cajal (RYC2026)
- Juan de la Cierva (JDC2026)
- Personal Técnico de Apoyo (PTA2026)
- Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento – More details will follow by email shortly
REGIONAL CALLS:
There are no updates so far.
LATEST PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
- ERC-2026-AdG 2026: 1 Proposal
LATEST NEWS
- AEI to present its calls for the second half of 2026 – On 16/09/2026, the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) will host an open session at its headquarters to present the calls planned for the second half of 2026.The session will also be available to follow online via the AEI’s YouTube channel.
- MSCA DN 2026 – Proposal Review Service: The Spanish MSCA National Contact Points offer a proposal review service for the MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) 2026 call, aimed at helping applicants improve the quality of their proposals and strengthen their chances of success. The service is coordinated by Oficina Europea-FECYT, which will receive proposals through an online submission link.
- The link to submit proposals for review will be available from 20 October 2026 👉 Take advantage of this opportunity to receive expert feedback before submitting your proposal!
- Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call Pre-Announcement (10/11/2026) – Joint transnational call for research and innovation projects on sustainable water management.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- (Updated periodically) Agenda #FonsUECat – Calendar of events on European funds by the Department of European Union and Foreign Action
- Biodiversa+ Call: Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories (BiodivFuture) (10/09/2026) – Online webinar (Registration here)
- Implementing co-funded European Partnerships: a webinar for newcomers (10/09/2026) – A comprehensive overview of co-funded European Partnerships and explores the potential of this instrument (Registration here)
- European Partneship FOREST Joint Call 2026 (17/09/2026) – Online webinar (More information on the events above can be found on the FOREST JOINT Call 2026 Website included soon. Please temporary check for updates)
- Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call (17/09/2026) – International Webinar (Registration here)
- National Online Seminar: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 – Practical Aspects (18/09/2026) – The seminar will provide an overview of the main features of the call, discuss the key elements of a strong proposal, and present the support resources available to applicants. It will also include insights from the perspective of an evaluator (Registration here)
- Participate in Interreg Cooperation Day 2026 (21/09/2026) – The annual campaign through which Interreg programmes and partners bring cooperation closer to citizens
- FECYT: Convocatoria Estancias I+P (23/09/2026) – 2nd Infoday: Overview of the FECYT I+P Secondments call, covering the main eligibility requirements, application process, evaluation criteria and key deadlines (Registration here)
- NextGenerationEU and the Future of European Funding (29/09/2026) – On-site session at the UPF Auditorium (Barcelona) (Registration here)
- Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe (12/11/2026): How does it work? How to write a proposal? – Online session
- ERASMUS+ Sport Info Day 2027 (18/12/2026): During the event, you will learn more about the political context, the future programme, and the different funding opportunities available for sport projects in 2027 (+ Info)
European Comission – Webinars:
- Avoiding the most common financial errors when implementing Horizon Europe projects (16 September 2026)
- Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe (24 September 2026) (remote only, no need to register)
- Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe (08 October 2026) (remote only, no need to register)
- Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe (15 October 2026) (remote only, no need to register)
- Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? (12 November 2026) (remote only, no need to register)