{"id":17991,"date":"2026-01-19T09:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/?p=17991"},"modified":"2026-01-19T09:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:51:52","slug":"international-research-funding-circular-16-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/2026\/01\/19\/international-research-funding-circular-16-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Research Funding circular -16 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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News<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

1. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Two years after joining Horizon Europe, the UK dominates top grants:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/news\/r-d-funding\/data-corner-two-years-after-joining-horizon-europe-uk-dominates-top-grants<\/a><\/p>\n

The UK has emerged as a leading beneficiary of flagship EU research schemes, ranking first in Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding and second in European Research Council (ERC) grants in 2025, just two years after formally rejoining the EU Framework Programmes. January 2026 marks the second anniversary of the UK\u2019s official association to Horizon Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Events<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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2. NEW:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Introduction to Horizon Europe 2026, 27 January, 25 February, 25 March 2026: 10:00 – 11:00, online:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/events\/introduction-to-horizon-europe-2026\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

This one-hour webinar is purposefully designed to help those with no or low recent knowledge about Horizon Europe gain an understanding of the opportunities it offers, and the basics about how to explore these opportunities further for yourself. This webinar is being repeated on a regular basis to enable organisations to find a session that works for them. You can register via this\u00a0link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Horizon Implementation Day \u2013 Novelties in the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme- 20th<\/sup>\u00a0January, 08:00-11:00 UK time, online:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/horizon-implementation-day-novelties-in-the-2026-2027-horizon-europe-work-programme\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

The European Commission has organised\u00a0webinar<\/a>\u00a0on the novelties related to the implementation of upcoming calls for proposals under the 2026-27 Horizon Europe Work Programme. During the event, speakers from the European Commission will present the latest changes to the application process and evaluation criteria, as well as novelties in the \u2018Choose Europe for Science\u2019 scheme. The event is free of charge and registration is not required. It will be webstreamed live on the\u00a0event page<\/b><\/a>\u00a0via You Tube.<\/p>\n

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4. Invitation to\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Horizon Europe Reapply Masterclass 2026\u00a0<\/b>\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Register now, Early<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>2026, in-person<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n