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PREAWARD NEWSLETTER 101

[24/07/2026]

We’re pleased to share this new edition no. 101 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:

OCTOBER:
  • HORIZON EUROPE – CL5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility):
  • INTERREG Euro-Med – Call 08: Call 08 is open under three Programme Missions:
    • Strengthening an Innovative Sustainable Economy
    • Protecting, Restoring and Valorising the Natural Environment and Heritage
    • Promoting Green Living Areas
NOVEMBER:

 

NATIONAL CALLS:

OCTOBER:
  • Doctorados Industriales (DIN2026)
  • Torres Quevedo (PTQ2026)
  • FECYT: Convocatoria Estancias I+P Six-month secondment opportunities at Spanish public administration bodies and affiliated public entities, enabling researchers to help address scientific advice challenges and support evidence-informed policymaking
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:

ACCIÓ has launched a new funding programme to support business technological innovation projects at every stage of the innovation cycle, from idea validation to technology development and market deployment. The programme is structured into 3 funding schemes, designed to support different phases of the innovation process.

  • Ajuts d’exploració tecnològica (ET): Aimed at companies from any sector to validate early-stage ideas and technologies, helping reduce uncertainty and risk before making investment decisions – CIMNE as subcontractor
  • Ajuts per a projectes d’R+D (RD): Support for industrial research and experimental development activities – Exclusively targeted at the chemical sector value chain 
  • Ajuts a la innovació tecnològica (IT): This funding line supports technology transformation projects through the adoption of advanced digital technologies – Exclusively targeted at the automotive and mobility sector and its value chain | CIMNE as subcontractor

The submission deadline is expected to be 21/09/2026 | The official guidelines and call for proposals are expected to be published in the coming weeks.

Session Recording and Official Guidelines


LATEST PROPOSALS SUBMITTED

  • Joan Guinovart – Convocatòria d’ajuts de suport a projectes institucionals de recerca (2026): 1 Proposal

LATEST NEWS

  • CETPartnership Joint Call 2026 (08/10/2026) – The CETPartnership launches its fifth transnational Joint Call (JC2026) for R&I projects to accelerate the Clean Energy Transition. Projects that contribute to accelerating the clean energy transition, in support of the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 (+ Info).
  • Connect NEB and Co-create NEB Calls to Empower Local Communities and Deliver Visible Transformations of Public Spaces  – The EIT Community New European Bauhaus invites organisations from across Europe to submit proposals to the Connect NEB & Co-create NEB 2027 Open Call, supporting local ideas and neighbourhood transformation inspired by the New European Bauhaus. The call offers two complementary funding opportunities for organisations creating more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful places across Europe. 
  • The ”la Caixa” Foundation is offering 40 Junior Leader postdoctoral fellowships for outstanding researchers of any nationality wishing to pursue their research careers in Spain or Portugal in STEM fields (+ Info)
  • FPU 2026 – What You Need to Know Before Applying for an FPU 2026 Fellowship: Eligibility, Supervision, Deadlines and Key Requirements (+ Info)
  • Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2025 results – nearly €700 million in funding for 3,422 research projects and 1,156 predoctoral contracts, marking the largest budget in its history (+ Info)
  • New ERC Work Programme sets out 2027 funding opportunities – The European Commission has adopted the European Research Council (ERC) Work Programme 2027 setting out the funding opportunities, grant budgets, competition timetable and application rules for the coming year (+ Info) –> We recommend you to pay attention to the new eligibility windows for Starting and Consolidator Grants + new application restrictions

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)
  • National Online Seminar: MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026Practical 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

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