ERC Work Programme 2027 was adopted by EC (July 2026)

The European Commission has today 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. 

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First Research and Innovation Careers Observatory survey launched (July 2026)

The first survey of the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) is now live will be open until 25 September, but early participation is encouraged. The survey is intended for individual research and development personnel. Researchers are a key target group of respondents, but the survey is also open to others supporting R&D – for example, technicians, librarians, research managers, administrators, and other support staff.

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EIT Community Needs Assessment Survey (July 2026)

The survey was developed within the NCP4EIT project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe programme.

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Updated timeline for the Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health 2027 calls (July 2026)
The European Commission has communicated revised opening dates and deadlines for the Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health 2027 calls. HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01 and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02 are expected to open on 29 October 2026, with a deadline/first-stage deadline on 17 February 2027, while HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03 is expected to open on 3 June 2027, with a deadline on 16 September 2027. Applicants are encouraged to consider the updated timeline when preparing proposals and building consortia.

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Partner search: Microbiome for early cancer prediction (July 2026)
The Brussels-based Pharmabiotic Research Institute is seeking a coordinator for a proposal under the topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease. PRI brings expertise in microbiome regulatory science, including biomarker validation, risk assessment, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement and the uptake of innovative microbiome-based solutions.
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Partner offer: Quality of life of older cancer patients (July 2026)
The Mental Health Hospital in Świecie is interested in joining an international consortium for the topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients. The hospital offers expertise in mental health, psycho-oncology, patient-reported outcomes, supportive care and rehabilitation for older cancer patients.
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Partner search: Bio-printing and functional genomics (July 2026)
The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is seeking a coordinator for proposals under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02 and HORIZON-MISS-2027-02-CANCER-01. The institute brings expertise in precision macromolecular design, smart hydrogels, functional bio inks, 3D bioprinting, regenerative medicine and pre-clinical validation. It is also interested in partners with expertise in clinical translation, advanced cell biology, in vivo evaluation, bioprinting hardware and computational modelling.
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Partner search: Really Healthy School (July 2026)

Really Healthy School (Skutočne zdravá škola) is looking to join consortia for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-MISSCLIMA-03, HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01 and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-10. It can contribute access to a network of over 450 schools and kindergartens, school-based interventions, real-world testing, stakeholder engagement and dissemination.
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Partner search: Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (July 2026)

Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG) is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07. It can contribute to needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability planning and policy translation.

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Partner search: 3DBioFibR Inc. (July 2026)

3DBioFibR Inc., a Canadian biomaterials SME, is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02. The company specializes in nano- and microscale biopolymer fibers, scaffolds and bioink additives for tissue engineering and bio-printing applications. It can contribute biomaterial development, bioink optimization, 3D cell culture, organoid and organ-on-chip applications, testing and demonstration activities.
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Partner search: Cerebro (July 2026)

Cerebro, a Belgian health tech SME, is looking to join consortia for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-DISEASE-01-two-stage, HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-TOOL-01-two-stage and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-04. It can contribute as a technology, implementation and real-world validation partner and is seeking academic, clinical, AI, data governance and regulatory expertise.
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Partner search: PRISM (July 2026)

ECRIN is coordinating PRISM – Pediatric Research Infrastructure Service Model, a new INFRASERV project supporting the pediatric research community. PRISM will launch a call for proposals for pediatric multinational investigator-initiated trials in autumn 2026. The opportunity may be relevant for researchers preparing projects addressing children or including paediatric populations.
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Partner search: Inselspital Bern (July 2026)

The Department of Thoracic Surgery at Inselspital Bern is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-MISS-2027-02-CANCER-02. It can contribute clinical datasets, biobanking resources, advanced surgical expertise and longitudinal follow-up data for patients with thoracic malignancies.
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25 EU-funded projects to advance a more competitive, fair and inclusive European Research Area (July 2026)

The EU is investing €55.5 million in 25 projects that will strengthen researchers’ employability, knowledge sharing, evidence-based policymaking, and the research and innovation capacity across the European Research Area (ERA).

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MSCA Doctoral Network International Brokerage Event (virtual) (June 2026)

Date: 15-16 July 2026

Time: 9:00 to 20:00 GMT+2

The brokerage event is open to all types of entities, including universities, research centres, SMEs, corporations, public administrations, museums, hospitals, and NGOs from any part of the world.

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Expression of interest from Università degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti, Italy (June 2026)

Università degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti, Italy, is interested in joining a consortium for the Horizon Europe Mission Cancer topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease. The research group offers expertise in cancer biomarker discovery, proteomics, mass spectrometry, multi-omics integration, microbiome–cancer interactions, liquid biopsy, chronic inflammation and precision medicine.

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The European Innovation Council opens to defence and dual-use technologies (June 2026)

EIC will provide investments in defence and dual-use technologies, marking a strategic pivot in Europe’s innovation policy.

The EIC Accelerator and STEP Scaleup will support companies (start-ups and SMEs) developing dual-use technologies with a focus on dual-use business cases, both civilian and defence applications (e.g., AI, quantum, advanced materials, robotics). Companies can apply for grants up to €2.5 million and equity investments up to €30 million, in line with the EIC Accelerator and STEP Scaleup rules, from 30 June until 28 October 2026, and the results are expected in early 2027.

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EIC Impact Report 2026 (June 2026)

The European Innovation Council (EIC) published its Impact Report 2026, highlighting a continued transformation in Europe’s deep-tech ecosystem.

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​ERA scoreboard 2025 (June 2026)

The 2025 European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard has just been published, providing a valuable snapshot of Europe's progress in research and innovation between 2010 and 2023.

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ERC launches its first ERC Plus Competition (June 2026)

European Research Council (ERC) launched its first competition for the new ERC Plus Grants, a pilot funding scheme designed to support truly ambitious, transformative research in Europe.

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2025 EU Research & Innovation Report (June 2026)

The report takes stock of how the EU is translating public investment in research and innovation into real-world impact. The 2025 edition puts a sharper focus on strategic autonomy - from semiconductors to AI - and on how Horizon Europe is performing against the EU's competitiveness and climate goals.

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European framework for Science Diplomacy (June 2026)

The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on the first-ever European framework for science diplomacy. It reflects the EU’s ambition to strengthen its role as a global leader in this evolving field. Through science diplomacy, Europe will promote its values and strategic interests, strengthen its technological sovereignty, and keep science open and secure.

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The ERA Opportunities Guidebook for the 2027 calls has been published! (June 2026)

The guidebook presents ERA-related funding opportunities across Horizon Europe Pillar II and the Missions. The 2027 edition identifies over 100 relevant calls. For each opportunity, the document provides a topic summary, a direct link to the call, and a reference to the relevant ERA aspect.

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Cluster event - Talent Ecosystems: Building sustainable research careers, 29 September (May 2026)

10 EU-supported projects - will showcase their progress on how to improve researchers’ employability, career development, skills and wellbeing in the European Research Area (ERA).

Insights for future applicants in view of the upcoming 2027 ERA call for proposals, which aims to strengthen Research Careers in the EU.

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