Horizon Europe

"Horizon Europe" is the new European Framework Program for Research and Innovation, with a seven-year duration (2021–2027) and a total budget of approximately 95 billion EUR. Funding is provided to consortia and individuals across a range of program lines, from basic research to application. The new framework program builds on the proven structures of Horizon 2020 and is strongly characterized by continuity. New features include the consolidation of innovation activities within the European Innovation Council (EIC), as well as the introduction of a transparent strategic planning process and “missions.” A description of the topics to be funded through 2024 is included in the Strategic Planning for HORIZON EUROPE.

In European collaborative research, there continues to be a strong focus on innovation and, consequently, on translating research findings into practical applications. The research topics are aligned with key societal challenges, such as digitalization and industry, energy and mobility, as well as circular economy, resources, and the environment.

In particular, the following clusters under Pillar II offer thematic calls for proposals within Clausthal University of Technology’s research profile:

4 – Digitalization, industry, space

5 – climate, energy, and mobility

6 – Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment

A detailed overview of all program lines within Horizon Europe can be found on the German BMBF website for HORIZON EUROPE: https://www.horizont-europa.de/

The following Horizon Europe programs are of particular relevance to Clausthal University of Technology:

• The ERC has announced the tentative submission deadlines for the 2022 and 2023 ERC calls for proposals.
• The updated 2021/2022 work programs for the fall 2022 calls were published on May 10, 2022. 
  • Digital, industry, space
  • Climate, energy, mobility   
  • Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, environment

The EU Funding Advisory Service has drafts of upcoming calls for many subfields, which can be used to prepare for and explore the possibility of submitting an application. Please contact the EU Funding Advisory Service directly if you are interested in these drafts!
 

We are happy to support you through all phases of EU grant application preparation, from researching suitable calls for proposals, advising on cross-disciplinary aspects, or budget calculations, all the way through to submitting your application via the EU portal. We have various working and calculation tools that we can provide upon request. Please contact the EU Funding Advisory Service well in advance!

• TUC's internal plausibility check of EU proposals prior to submission
• Guidance on cost estimation for collaborative projects in Horizon Europe
• Guidance on open access and open data in Horizon Europe
• TU Clausthal guide to completing part A of an EU grant application (online forms)

• European Commission pages on Horizon Europe: https://ec.europa.eu/info/horizon-europe_en
• German website on Horizon Europe: https://www.horizont-europa.de/
• National Contact Points provide advice on specific topics or cross-cutting issues: https://www.horizont-europa.de/de/Netzwerk-der-Nationalen-Kontaktstellen-1732.html
• Thematic online events organized by the National Contact Points on HORIZON EUROPE: https://www.horizont-europa.de/de/Veranstaltungskalender-1790.html
• Calls for proposals and application submission via the EU’s Funding & Tender Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home