{"id":18174,"date":"2026-04-02T15:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/?p=18174"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:08:26","slug":"international-research-funding-circular-2nd-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/2026\/04\/02\/international-research-funding-circular-2nd-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Research Funding Circular &#8211; 2nd April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>News<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>1. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<b>New European Bauhaus \u2013 NEB Facility survey,\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eusurvey\/runner\/5f5811cf-51d6-fbfb-e68c-c59163056529. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.europa.eu%2Feusurvey%2Frunner%2F5f5811cf-51d6-fbfb-e68c-c59163056529&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243514749%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NDT0tGctfpusBL80zqAoNufZMCoaCsXAHpyiA9y0BGM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eusurvey\/runner\/5f5811cf-51d6-fbfb-e68c-c59163056529<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The UK Research Office (UKRO) has launched a stakeholder survey to support the development of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility, a major EU initiative focused on transforming neighbourhoods through sustainable, inclusive and aesthetically driven design. The survey\u2014open until 10 April 2026\u2014aims to gather feedback from public authorities, research institutions, civil society and other NEB\u2011interested stakeholders to help identify needs and shape future support mechanisms. The UK may participate in\u00a0all Horizon Europe New European Bauhaus calls\u00a0under the Horizon Europe Work Programme in 2026-2027. The UK is sixth of all participating countries for submissions in the 2025 Horizon Europe NEB funding call. This data underscores a high level of UK interest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>Events<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>2. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b><b>Getting those Grants Funding Training: Places Available, \u00a0How to Prepare Yourself for Funding and Write Your Proposal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u00a0Are you an independent researcher who is working towards submitting a research funding application in the coming months? \u00a0The Research Funding Development team is taking bookings for a series of training courses to help you prepare. They cover:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Session 1: Preparing yourself for research funding: \u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2308\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2308\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Session 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Session 2: Developing a fundable research idea:\u00a0\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2309\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2309\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Session 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Session 3: How to write a successful research funding proposal:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2310\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2310\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Session 3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">All sessions will be held in-person on campus. More details about the courses and how to book are provided on the Learning Management System links above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><u><a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=1253\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=1253\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Course: Getting Those Grants: Early Career Research Fellowships: The Foundations<\/a>.\u00a0<\/u>Are you an early career academic or research associate looking to learn more about fellowships?\u00a0 This session will explain what an early-career fellowship is and to help you prepare for fellowship success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Find out more and book here: \u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=1253\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=1253\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Course: Getting Those Grants: Early Career Research Fellowships: The Foundations<\/a>. We expect all of these sessions to be oversubscribed, so please only book a place if the session and timing is suitable for you and you can attend. You can read more about all of our training at\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/fxgNELh8kLExEG1C. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsway.cloud.microsoft%2FfxgNELh8kLExEG1C&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243567935%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FMfnwRJD4sRohnlTaFBIvidlqV0c5UZ6qYBvQUKsIcE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span class=\"x_MsoSmartlink\">Research Funding Training<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Please contact Jo Gascoigne-Owens with any questions (<a title=\"mailto:Johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:Johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>3. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b><b>Getting those Grants: Horizon Europe Proposal Development for Consortium Projects \u2013 Monday 11<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0May 2026, Stephenson Building<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">**<u>New training offer for Newcastle University staff<\/u>** This practical one-day training course will provide a\u202fcomprehensive insight into writing and submitting competitive pillar 2 proposals under the 2026-2027 calls of Horizon Europe. You will learn the main features of winning Horizon Europe proposals and get equipped with the right tools to develop your proposal with confidence. The combination of practical presentations and hands-on exercises will introduce the key aspects you need to know, from identifying the right call for your project idea to developing each section of a Horizon Europe proposal. The course is aimed at staff members that are either looking to apply or to reapply for funding for large collaborative consortium EU projects. Delivered by the Research Funding Development team. View a breakdown of the\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ResearchandImpactTeamSite-EUI\/IQA24tfjghITR7Z4eCBsjJHLAd6VZfXxq5o81ysD56WPHLs?e=FMHWGv. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ResearchandImpactTeamSite-EUI\/IQA24tfjghITR7Z4eCBsjJHLAd6VZfXxq5o81ysD56WPHLs?e=FMHWGv\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span class=\"x_MsoSmartlink\">full agenda<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2821\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.ncl.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=2821\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">register for your place<\/a>\u00a0via the LMS system (limited spaces).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>4. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b><b>SAgE Horizon Europe Symposium 2026, Tuesday 28th April 2026, 09:45-14:45, Stephenson Building, room STB.1.010<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Interested in European funding for R&amp;I? Join us at this inaugural Horizon Europe Symposium where we will unravel the collaborative funding opportunities on offer for large multi-country consortia. The day will cover the journey from identifying and navigating suitable calls, advice on working with and engaging partners\u2014including hearing from those experienced with EU projects\u2014to support internally and using the EU Funding &amp; Tenders Portal. While themed on SAgE disciplines, the event is open to all from across Newcastle University with much of the knowledge transferrable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">You are invited to attend as much of the day as you can\u2014full agenda available on the\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/Ti5FRWYXpn. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FTi5FRWYXpn&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243615921%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Fg4uFi244Jzt6Y65jB0%2FYurIlq7gphcvAPXRWq6VxbE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">registration form<\/a>. Please sign up by 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0April to ensure sufficient catering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>5. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b><b>MCSA Doctoral Networks Open forum: 1-2pm on 21 April 2026, Location:\u00a0Henry-Daysh Building, HDB.6.16 PGR Training Space, Level 6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">An open Newcastle forum to gather colleagues with an interest in MSCA Doctoral Networks to discuss prior experiences, questions, and hear the insights from speakers experienced with the scheme.\u00a0Please\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/9C8pyA8jEg. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2F9C8pyA8jEg&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243641408%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZZiYiPgG4un%2BZd2MjclN111Wz8If5P36TF6OXLt5bS8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">register your attendance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Note that this is the first of two forum events\u2014the second on 25 June 2026 (13:00-14:30) will be a practical proposal workshop for those applying. So please hold the date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>6. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>Free Webinar on Actual Cost Grant Budgeting Available On\u2011Demand Until 30 April 2026:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/europamediatrainings.com\/publications\/video\/378\/actual-cost-grant-budgeting-february-2026. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feuropamediatrainings.com%2Fpublications%2Fvideo%2F378%2Factual-cost-grant-budgeting-february-2026&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243662128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8XP7au1fl%2Bi9merYU6vWFdfSCawm%2BfOAh3tKNT%2BC1bg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">https:\/\/europamediatrainings.com\/publications\/video\/378\/actual-cost-grant-budgeting-february-2026<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">You can now access a free recorded webinar on \u201cActual Cost Grant Budgeting\u201d, which was delivered earlier in the year by Krisztina T\u00f3th of Europa Media Trainings. \u00a0The session offers practical guidance on planning, managing, and justifying actual cost budgets in funding applications, providing valuable insights for anyone involved in project financial preparation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>7. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>Register: COST Info Day \u2013 16 June 2026, Online, 16 June 2026, 10:00 CEST<\/b>,\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cost.eu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243681348%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AhwcOU%2FvcxqqFS7dlB%2FJWaLqi3rMwPBcyVSv7yI5e%2BE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">https:\/\/www.cost.eu<\/a><br \/>\nCOST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks. An online session open to researchers and innovators at any career stage and from all disciplines will take place 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0June. The event will explain how to join or propose a COST Action, outline programme impacts, and highlight the benefits for early\u2011career researchers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>8. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>Join COST at the Marie Curie Alumni Association Annual Conference, 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0April, Hybrid:<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.mariecuriealumni.eu\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mariecuriealumni.eu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243700820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JqbrK42SbxNdUxDXb7mOpoaDOfugX4JhJ5GAExDIlT4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\">https:\/\/www.mariecuriealumni.eu<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<b><br \/>\n<\/b>COST will take part in the MCAA Annual Conference in Brussels, themed \u201cResearch careers beyond borders: 30 years of the MSCA.\u201d COST experts will participate in sessions on research careers, mobility, and global policy. Attendees can engage with COST representatives and learn about opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>9. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 18 June 2026, 10:00 to 12:00 UK time<\/b>:<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-doctoral-networks-2026-call-information-webinar\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukro.ac.uk%2Fevents%2Fmsca-doctoral-networks-2026-call-information-webinar%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243720688%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WB%2FfQWQu9xVGzGUgZOuQYT0o12RNa6cHa96Gph24lDs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-doctoral-networks-2026-call-information-webinar\/<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The event is free to attend and aimed at researchers and staff in UK academic and non\u2011academic organisations who intend to apply to the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call, which opens on 28 May 2026 and closes on 24 November 2026. The session will provide an overview of the call, including eligibility rules, the funding framework, novelties in the 2026\u201327 Work Programme, and evaluation criteria. It will also feature contributions from Edward Ricketts (European Research Executive Agency) and Professor Richard M. Hall (University of Birmingham), who will share insights from their experience with the programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>10. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 14 May 2026, 10:00-12:00 UK time:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026-call-information-webinar\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukro.ac.uk%2Fevents%2Fmsca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026-call-information-webinar%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243743289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oAXeo15bzwDWqdwWcSnbUGpP5CrKqVlknDybcWDhWOU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\">https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026-call-information-webinar\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The session is aimed at researchers and staff in UK academic and non\u2011academic organisations interested in applying to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call, which opens on 9 April 2026 and closes on 9 September 2026. The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the call, including eligibility rules, funding details, new elements in the 2026\u201327 Work Programme, and submission and evaluation criteria. It will also include a Q&amp;A session to support prospective applicants.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>11.\u00a0<\/b><b>ERC Advanced Grant Online Workshop<\/b><b>, 29 April 2026, 09:00 to 12:00 UK time:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/erc-advanced-grant-online-workshop\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukro.ac.uk%2Fevents%2Ferc-advanced-grant-online-workshop%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243762499%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Yyyi01DIibnrwDLpT3DOBW1uHJSkpcnlHw6xMvZeapw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\">https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/erc-advanced-grant-online-workshop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/mercuryncp.eu\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmercuryncp.eu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243781664%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oelwQFU8iPBM5mRvCLuIjIwgLnIAyYuMMEJerzngUsI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\">mERCury<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the\u00a0network of European Research Council (ERC) National Contact Points \u2013\u00a0is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Advanced Grant. The event will guide participants from shaping a truly \u201cgroundbreaking\u201d idea to understanding the evaluation process of the ERC. Programme highlights * Offers insights into the ERC\u2019s approach to frontier research.\u00a0Includes a dedicated session on the evaluation process Features testimonials from Advanced grantees across all three domains ERC Scientific Officers and ERC Panel Members will also participate and contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>European related funding<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>12. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0COST Open Call 2026 Announced\u00a0<\/b>,\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/open-call\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cost.eu%2Fopen-call%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243803395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WXfhFaqcS0%2FcOepagEx55%2FLoUQk4d1Xt1TB%2BZPhQ3ag%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\">https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/open-call\/<\/a><br \/>\nCOST will launch its 2026 Open Call for new COST Actions 31<sup>st\u00a0<\/sup>July, with funding available for up to 80 new research networks. The call supports innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research networks across all fields. COST Actions enable researchers, innovators, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to collaborate internationally. Updates on what to expect in this year&#8217;s call, including any changes and new features Deadline:\u00a0<b>28 October 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>13. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0Value of the Past Leibniz Fellowships Open to Conduct Research in Germany,\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.leibniz-wert-der-vergangenheit.de\/en\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leibniz-wert-der-vergangenheit.de%2Fen%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243823970%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4%2F%2B5w%2FH2PMWQn%2BMYVgD6El4UwrZw73M0COvTPtWUYHw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\">https:\/\/www.leibniz-wert-der-vergangenheit.de\/en\/<\/a><br \/>\nThe Leibniz Research Alliance\u00a0<i>Value of the Past<\/i>\u00a0brings together 21 institutes across history, education, social sciences, museums, and related fields to support research exploring how societies create, negotiate, and use the past. The fellowships fund one\u2011month research visits aligned with the Alliance\u2019s thematic foci: Regimes of Evidence, Spatiotemporal Paradigms, and The Past as a Public Resource, addressed through seven research groups including Documentary Evidence, Digital History, Participation and Appropriation, Human\u2011Nature Relations, and more. Applicants must hold a PhD and have an excellent academic record, with special consideration for scholars from crisis regions. Fellows may receive up to \u20ac3,000 to support travel, accommodation, insurance, and related research costs, and may undertake archival work, collaborative projects, or scholarly writing at participating Leibniz institutions.\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a030 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>14. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0ZiF Visiting Research Groups Call (Bielefeld Centre for Interdisciplinary Research)<\/b>,\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.uni-bielefeld.de\/(en)\/zif\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-bielefeld.de%2F(en)%2Fzif%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243844503%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KlkfsKPGtHlCyk%2Frf06JX6mltYYk6DxuuueTIxfNjnA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\">https:\/\/www.uni-bielefeld.de\/(en)\/zif\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The Zentrum f\u00fcr interdisziplin\u00e4re Forschung (ZiF) at Bielefeld University is inviting applications for its Visiting Research Groups scheme. The programme supports innovative interdisciplinary collaborations, enabling groups of at least\u00a0<b>three post\u2011doctoral researchers<\/b>\u00a0to explore new topics, develop partnerships, finalise interdisciplinary publications, or conduct small research projects over\u00a0<b>1\u20133 months<\/b>. The scheme is open to researchers from\u00a0<b>all disciplines and all countries<\/b>, with international participation strongly encouraged. ZiF provides\u00a0<b>\u20ac50,000<\/b>\u00a0to cover travel, accommodation, workshops, and conferences.\u00a0<b>Deadline:\u00a0<\/b>29 October 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>15.\u00a0The French Foundation for Epilepsy Research (FFRE) will award \u20ac170,000 for epilepsy research through its 2026 call:<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.fondation-epilepsie.fr\/les-appels-a-projets-2026-sont-lances-170-000-e-de-financements\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fondation-epilepsie.fr%2Fles-appels-a-projets-2026-sont-lances-170-000-e-de-financements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243865361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FmjeJ95NxOv1aw%2Ftj1miTfPdmW5yiMY6OjwHQUNBhgw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\">https:\/\/www.fondation-epilepsie.fr\/les-appels-a-projets-2026-sont-lances-170-000-e-de-financements\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Applicants may each only apply to one call for projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">FFRE Research Projects on FIRES\/NORSE Syndrome: In partnership with Association Paratonnerre (Lightning Rod Association), the FFRE awards grants to finance or co-finance a research project to better diagnose, understand or treat FIRES\/NORSE syndrome. The grant is worth a maximum of \u20ac60,000 and will fund projects with durations of between 1-3 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">FFRE Val\u00e9rie Chamaillard Grant: Funded by the Val\u00e9rie Chamaillard Foundation (founded in 1993 under the aegis of the Fondation de France), this grant\u00a0is awarded to a non-statutory early career researcher for a research project on epilepsy in children and\/or adolescents. Applicants must be non-statutory early career researchers (end of thesis, returning postdoctorates etc).\u00a0The grant is worth a maximum of \u20ac50,000 and will fund projects with durations of between 1-3 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">FFRE Treating Epilepsy Grants: With the support of the Vera Nijs &amp; Jens Erik Rosborg Foundation (founded under the aegis of the Fondation de Luxembourg), FFRE offers funding for research projects aiming to: treat epilepsy; improve the\u00a0prevention, diagnosis or treatment of epilepsy; or promote the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. Applications are welcome from researchers working within epilepsy treatment in France.\u00a0The grant is worth a maximum of \u20ac60,000 and will fund projects with durations of between one and three years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Deadline: Applications must be submitted between\u00a0<b>10 April- 20\u00a0April 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>16.\u00a0Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-01\/ssh-opportunities_2026-27_final.pdf. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhorizoneuropencpportal.eu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2026-01%2Fssh-opportunities_2026-27_final.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243884957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r%2FbteVvcNpDDz1t3AKe30gp0IQQL4GG7ADkmOsj%2FW2E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\">https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-01\/ssh-opportunities_2026-27_final.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A guide that maps all Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) funding opportunities for 2026\u20132027, including an in\u2011depth analysis of SSH\u2011relevant topics across the entire Work Programme\u00a0has been released.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>17.\u00a0CEFIC-LRI Research Calls Open to Applications:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/cefic-lri.org\/request-for-proposals\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcefic-lri.org%2Frequest-for-proposals%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243903600%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=G5VS%2FcRllUuJiO57N9U1jiVsf%2BqoHwFUuZcauR4ckXc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\">https:\/\/cefic-lri.org\/request-for-proposals\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The Cefic Long-range Research Initiative (CEFIC-LRI) funds research to address the health and environmental impact of chemicals, based on the need of the chemical industry to understand the long-term effects of its products and processes. It has launched two new requests for research on Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) Innovation and water-soluble polymer bioavailability. Applicants should provide an indication of additional partners and funding opportunities that can be appropriately leveraged as part of their proposal. Partners can include, but are not limited to industry, government\/regulatory organisations, research institutes, etc. Deadline:\u00a0<b>31 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>1<\/b><b>8. UK-Germany Collaborative Innovation for Quantum Technologies 2026:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2392\/overview\/b8b93732-6326-4aed-9af3-334e4cc5ecc0. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk%2Fcompetition%2F2392%2Foverview%2Fb8b93732-6326-4aed-9af3-334e4cc5ecc0&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243930567%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eCVHiKibMSFsz%2FkFNIc8eH5Mm3Dz9Arhd6%2BtWSPj2jo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"25\">https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2392\/overview\/b8b93732-6326-4aed-9af3-334e4cc5ecc0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Proposals must plausibly demonstrate co-innovation, a high potential for commercialisation, a credible global market exploitation plan and focus on addressing a technological challenge.\u00a0To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size, while academic institutions may collaborate and receive funding. You must work with at least one German registered business applying for German Federal Ministry of Technology, Research and Space (BMFTR) funding, which must be a separate legal entity from UK partners.\u00a0Your project must have a grant funding request of between \u00a3750,000 and \u00a31 million allocated to UK organisations, and last between 18 and 24 months. Deadline:\u00a0<b>15 April 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>19. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b><b>North Sea University Partnership (NSUP) Research Seed Fund 2026:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/nsup.webspace.durham.ac.uk\/nsup-funding-calls\/nsup-research-seed-fund-2026-now-open-for-applications\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsup.webspace.durham.ac.uk%2Fnsup-funding-calls%2Fnsup-research-seed-fund-2026-now-open-for-applications%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328243975685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YU9ByMpsrwYozWm%2FeEXzM5GjnYXViaT1lkwSY3B2LZY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"26\">https:\/\/nsup.webspace.durham.ac.uk\/nsup-funding-calls\/nsup-research-seed-fund-2026-now-open-for-applications\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Successful projects are expected to lead to outcomes such as third-party funding applications, larger-scale interdisciplinary collaborations, and significant joint publications. In its first year, the call will prioritise proposals addressing the NSUP key priority area: North Sea priorities: energy, the green transition, marine\/maritime research, and resilience\/security. We encourage interdisciplinary perspectives across science, humanities and social sciences related to these North Sea priorities. The selection panel will aim to achieve a balanced portfolio across these priority areas. Projects may request up to\u00a0\u00a325,000 for activities lasting 12\u201324 months, with each project researcher funded by their respective institution. Participation of each applicant will be funded and supported by their home institution.\u00a0Proposals must include researchers from at least one Norwegian NSUP institution [University of Bergen, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and University of Oslo], while proposals including more than two NSUP partners are strongly encouraged. Deadline:<b>\u00a020 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>20.\u00a0Horizon Europe &#8211;\u00a0FINAL\u00a0Work Programmes 2026-27 published<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The European Commission has published the final versions of the 2026-27 call topics for all the clusters and missions and a number of the other main funding instruments (to download work programmes see here:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/horizon-europe-work-programmes_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Ffunding%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffunding-programmes-and-open-calls%2Fhorizon-europe%2Fhorizon-europe-work-programmes_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244028765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Iw4IPyf7dt9Qd9K2c%2FlJYq%2FtTNeQJzl%2Blr0Bwl1T1nA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"27\">https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/horizon-europe-work-programmes_en<\/a>\u00a0). For convenience, we have put together\u00a0<b>summary tables of all call topic titles in the\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/EUandInternationalResearchFundingDevelopment\/IQAI6QRm8HpGTp4uMmIW-Q-NAaSov3qqCNL-wNZ47EMvDL0?e=qzyk0K. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/EUandInternationalResearchFundingDevelopment\/IQAI6QRm8HpGTp4uMmIW-Q-NAaSov3qqCNL-wNZ47EMvDL0?e=qzyk0K\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"28\"><span class=\"x_MsoSmartlink\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"x_x__x005f_x0000_i1032\" class=\"Do8Zj\" src=\"image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\u200bxlsx icon\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" border=\"0\" data-imagetype=\"AttachmentByCid\" data-custom=\"AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0Aghe8ONT9nUehbcnSl9IpvQAJuN82BgAAARIAEAAn4SMvt35%2BSaT3cbdvDpyk\" \/>\u00a0linked Excel spreadsheet<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"x_entitydelimiterbefore\"><u>\u200b<\/u><\/span><span class=\"x_entity\"><u><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/EUandInternationalResearchFundingDevelopment\/IQAI6QRm8HpGTp4uMmIW-Q-NAaSov3qqCNL-wNZ47EMvDL0?e=qzyk0K. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/newcastle.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/EUandInternationalResearchFundingDevelopment\/IQAI6QRm8HpGTp4uMmIW-Q-NAaSov3qqCNL-wNZ47EMvDL0?e=qzyk0K\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"29\"><span class=\"x_MsoSmartlink\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span class=\"x_entitydelimiterafter\"><u>\u200b<\/u><\/span>which has been updated to reflect the final work programmes \u2013 please use these to browse any topics that are of interest to you and that you may be able to contribute to (if you have looked at earlier versions, please check in case of changes). Once you have identified a topic(s) of interest, please search their call reference within the relevant full Work Programme PDF for full details. Many of the 2026 call topics have deadlines in March-April with some later around September &#8212; while we advise you to already start taking action for the 2027 calls. [For reference, you can find historic and future draft work programmes at:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/horizon-papers. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsciencebusiness.net%2Fhorizon-papers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244065121%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eAdWKLGlJ8heTKZpaqyej8w%2F3nIsDGLvHt9gsrTUVuE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"30\">https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/horizon-papers<\/a>] They include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 1 &#8211; Health:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/36c7287d-d38f-4a96-94ca-0dfce1375a48_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F36c7287d-d38f-4a96-94ca-0dfce1375a48_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244097180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wBKoIUbCEgv9pWnfd4lMi0RbsP%2BF90JOXVfHUh04M%2Bc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"31\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 2 &#8211; Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/c57a75c6-f935-4e99-b18b-b8c107a3605d_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2Fc57a75c6-f935-4e99-b18b-b8c107a3605d_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244152204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=w7aijKBeHBDt4smaWJJP0KnWd8L4Vkul7Vb6rLs0C%2Bo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"32\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 3 &#8211; Civil security for society:\u00a0\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/1a172722-bf60-4efc-b996-c7e51c90fcf0_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F1a172722-bf60-4efc-b996-c7e51c90fcf0_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244178525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0SEw8AxTqCDhWzCOOcasSED1pSMUchQgrH9ihtfXv8g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"33\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 4 &#8211; Digital, industry, space:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/87a8c19b-2643-49ec-8d07-37781ceb516e_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F87a8c19b-2643-49ec-8d07-37781ceb516e_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244223345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SYmy%2B0O9OXSKHv5bgP9p7J9vvcVHHevy9%2Fjrk2hOm28%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"34\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 5 &#8211; Climate, energy and mobility:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/1e480813-74f9-4ebf-a189-3c743de95e7e_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F1e480813-74f9-4ebf-a189-3c743de95e7e_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244265768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mqhrQcltWEL57qAoIG3A1DZ917qGeYKK8G0DLbJTIh8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"35\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Cluster 6 &#8211; Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/44106caa-ed7a-42bf-ae57-aaab91778602_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F44106caa-ed7a-42bf-ae57-aaab91778602_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244292968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KmxuRdn7LS5nZLnXzqRx1DKZMS02BklR%2B3kCoN0cM%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"36\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Missions:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/862c1a9c-99c2-4fce-add2-b9e04ff1e63c_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F862c1a9c-99c2-4fce-add2-b9e04ff1e63c_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244311929%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sZdPwzHsK5QpMrVa9OjjJPltYDhJcF9jLMwWNAgitvA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"37\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">New European Bauhaus Facility:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/272c77e3-d92b-424c-b26e-3abb20ae5a36_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F272c77e3-d92b-424c-b26e-3abb20ae5a36_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244330489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FK4IWMNKbotUVAZJFPgVXfmXhJMNYEawdwIl9ezCppQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"38\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/31f45742-380d-4096-9faa-e078cf55d7f7_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F31f45742-380d-4096-9faa-e078cf55d7f7_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244353352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ACJQFAWdalVXjxpoXTFTkEH%2BiPFz5PvmUBR2X8m75k4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"39\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">European Research Council:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/docs\/2021-2027\/horizon\/wp-call\/2026\/wp_horizon-erc-2026_en.pdf. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.europa.eu%2Finfo%2Ffunding-tenders%2Fopportunities%2Fdocs%2F2021-2027%2Fhorizon%2Fwp-call%2F2026%2Fwp_horizon-erc-2026_en.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244390595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jQtx5xQrOZCU3%2FCnv108HVyt2j8EqVDArV8K2ILY%2Fv8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"40\">2026<\/a>\u00a0(2027 is expected around May 2026)<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">European Innovation Council:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/transparency\/comitology-register\/screen\/documents\/110454\/1\/consult?lang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.europa.eu%2Ftransparency%2Fcomitology-register%2Fscreen%2Fdocuments%2F110454%2F1%2Fconsult%3Flang%3Den&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244410322%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QxC3znQ35ElCxI5YJBpQFASPCe%2FsrOdOAImXu1Dh604%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"41\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">European Innovation Ecosystems:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/2049ffe7-b712-4da8-98a9-72b45606e72d_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F2049ffe7-b712-4da8-98a9-72b45606e72d_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244427826%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wGaSTNbreCji3lIVXsH5Ayc5tfMnyJ%2F4fL6McbyfuzE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"42\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">WIDERA (Widening, European Research Area):\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/3253f6b5-26f8-41f3-b34a-3d17e929e568_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F3253f6b5-26f8-41f3-b34a-3d17e929e568_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244447172%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZmIxChdCkHZXc0atvshXLt3USkKbZayc%2B9mco5iV0iY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"43\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Research infrastructures:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/2cfb4384-7ce4-4bbf-8394-ac64f1aef453_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F2cfb4384-7ce4-4bbf-8394-ac64f1aef453_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244464022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FIUy%2Bp%2BtcNgdmZin4Bl0HVPYTm7gMDZX9s58Cq7S9CA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"44\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Horizontal activities:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/01964d0c-a8eb-4f23-baa4-87d96812dca6_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F01964d0c-a8eb-4f23-baa4-87d96812dca6_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244486119%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iIKdixDIZMOq0XB3w5A%2F7QTuvv2lQma%2FI8oDSpRP70c%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"45\">FINAL<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">For reference:\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/8fbc7e8e-6db4-4f6e-a533-1b383a9e5dfb_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F8fbc7e8e-6db4-4f6e-a533-1b383a9e5dfb_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244506612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bqBpve75%2BZLb8KZPS1eT6H%2BNIOFTuJ2sgs0MriJBpW0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"46\">General Introduction<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/document\/download\/7318fc15-13a4-484b-a74e-7c403f88fee2_en. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F7318fc15-13a4-484b-a74e-7c403f88fee2_en&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244525925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CB3dH%2Fnsp%2F5DEnp9eApUTZQn2LCBDPjd2KThwxYkPo0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"47\">General Annexes<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">**Please do reach out to the Research Funding Development team for support:\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk\" data-linkindex=\"48\">jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk**\" href=\"mailto:sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk**\" data-linkindex=\"49\">sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk**<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>21. Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/repository\/fe369bb2-b2b1-47ff-81ec-590b17d5b021. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhorizoneuropencpportal.eu%2Frepository%2Ffe369bb2-b2b1-47ff-81ec-590b17d5b021&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244543420%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VZRyzDe9ntsizaMsc%2FM6l%2Bhhtx%2BZYw0enPSNSX4bZLs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"50\">https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/repository\/fe369bb2-b2b1-47ff-81ec-590b17d5b021<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">To assist SSH researchers in identifying funding opportunities, the European Commission (EC) has established a search engine within its online Funding &amp; Tender Opportunities Portal. Certain topics with substantial SSH aspects have been \u201cflagged\u201d by the EC as SSH-relevant, and the search engine offers the option to quickly search for the specific priority \u2018Social sciences and humanities\u2019. It also allows for keyword and full-text search.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>22. Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/postdoctoral-fellowships. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmarie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu%2Factions%2Fpostdoctoral-fellowships&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244560663%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LYV%2BEw9YqTbjxcSu%2FoP8a66CbbcNF0qyEsig9CQjVrw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"51\">https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/postdoctoral-fellowships<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The\u00a0MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call will open in April. Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) target researchers holding a PhD with up to eight years of research experience who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.\u00a0There are two types of PF. The\u00a0<b>European PF<\/b>\u00a0allows you to move within Europe or come to Europe. The fellowship is no longer than two years. With the\u00a0<b>Global PF<\/b>, you move from Europe to anywhere in the world. The fellowship lasts up to two years for the outgoing phase, followed by a mandatory one-year return phase in Europe. PFs may also include short-term secondments anywhere in the world and could also include an optional 6-month placement in a non-academic organisation at the end of the standard fellowship. If you are interested in hosting (as named supervisor) a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow currently based overseas we encourage you to reach out to them and get in touch with\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk\" data-linkindex=\"52\">sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0who will outline Newcastle University support. Next annual deadline is\u00a0<b>9 September 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>23. Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026:<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/doctoral-networks. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmarie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu%2Factions%2Fdoctoral-networks&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244578671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J%2Fnpd4eW24UFfzzr3ecYv6J%2BL3BbbW448THYVDdKFqU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"53\">https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/doctoral-networks<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">MSCA Doctoral Networks fund doctoral programmes, consisting of a European consortium recruiting up to 15 PhD studentships, designed to respond to identified needs in various research and innovation areas.\u00a0MSCA Doctoral Networks design doctoral programmes to develop entrepreneurial, innovative doctoral candidates. The aim is to equip these candidates with the right combination of research-related and transferable competencies, enhancing their career perspectives both within and outside academia. The funded Doctoral Networks will hold open recruitment procedures throughout the course of the maximum 48-month project and the recruited candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the MSCA Work Programme. Please reach out to\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk\" href=\"mailto:jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk\" data-linkindex=\"54\">jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0if interested with the next annual deadline\u00a0<b>24 November 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>24. ERC Plus Grants:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/thesciencetalk.com\/news\/erc-plus-grants-2026-everything-scientists-need-to-know\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthesciencetalk.com%2Fnews%2Ferc-plus-grants-2026-everything-scientists-need-to-know%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244600488%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JyVDFBhWQmHfISOyb3QctiKsi9rtCEVi4MZuDdl8ZTs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"55\">https:\/\/thesciencetalk.com\/news\/erc-plus-grants-2026-everything-scientists-need-to-know\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">ERC Plus Grants are a new funding instrument aimed at empowering outstanding principal investigators to pursue high-risk, high-reward research. These grants focus on the breakthrough-oriented projects that challenge conventional paradigms and open new directions in science and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The key features of the ERC Plus Grants are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Funding: Up to \u20ac7 million (lump sum)<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Duration: 4-7 years<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Number of Grants: ~30 per year<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Open to all disciplines, with no quotas<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">No pro-rata allocation<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">No additional funding<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Opening Date<\/b>: Tentatively end of June 2026,\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a02nd September 2026 (to be confirmed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Watch the webinar for more details:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/Dzkas7fs5Rk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/Dzkas7fs5Rk\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"56\">Webinar on the new ERC Plus Grants<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>25. \u00a0European Innovation Council calls 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/universitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a&amp;id=0363a5b2d5&amp;e=177c73917d. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a%26id%3D0363a5b2d5%26e%3D177c73917d&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244634256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0mOE45%2BHfxPycwyqDHIC0c2ekzBTdPKbMx1odp4%2FOq8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"57\">EIC Pathfinder<\/a>: Deadline: EIC Pathfinder-\u00a0<b>12 May 2026<\/b>; EIC Challenges-\u00a0<b>28 October 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Through both open and challenge calls: For multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary research with the potential to lead to technology breakthroughs (grants up to \u20ac4 million). Challenges cover:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A new generation of advanced materials to deliver miniaturised integrated energy harvesting devices;<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Translating ageing research into tangible biopharmaceutical solutions for healthy ageing; and<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Deep Reasoning, Abstraction &amp; Planning towards trustworthy Cognitive AI Systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/universitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a&amp;id=d83f4d045d&amp;e=177c73917d. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a%26id%3Dd83f4d045d%26e%3D177c73917d&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244681882%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OHVxL9cVv0q9k1ox02CbuUHEmK%2Bsu4RRFiDFeVmoA9w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"58\">EIC Transition<\/a>: Deadline:\u00a0<b>19 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">To turn research results into innovation opportunities, following up on results generated by EIC Pathfinder, European Research Council Proof of Concept, Horizon Europe Pillar 2 (societal challenges) collaborative projects and Research Infrastructures projects (grants up to \u20ac2.5 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/universitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a&amp;id=2b1a637adc&amp;e=177c73917d. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversitiesuk.us6.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D4db2235512f3ee2993ceaec5a%26id%3D2b1a637adc%26e%3D177c73917d&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244711523%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VRPamNTfo%2FAqTF0MmG9bmVw0QjoVYNNXv3pw6tmNpFo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"59\">EIC Accelerator<\/a>: Deadline: Rolling until\u00a0<b>November 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Through both open and challenge calls:\u00a0 For start-ups and SMEs to develop and scale up innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones (UK applicants eligible for grants only, worth up to \u20ac2.5 million). Challenges cover:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems;<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Alternative Concepts and Key Enabling Technologies for Fusion Power Plants;<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Biotech for Regenerating Agricultural Soils;<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Boosting the European Critical Raw Materials value chain; and<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Applicants must first submit a short proposal, which will be reviewed and if successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b><u>General international<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>26. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>Global Sustainability Fund Supports Long\u2011Term Software Maintenance Projects:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.opentech.fund\/funds\/free-and-open-source-software-sustainability-fund\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opentech.fund%2Ffunds%2Ffree-and-open-source-software-sustainability-fund%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244739234%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=py0%2F%2FNvfuNB9SeS6es46sHw5Un0wt3Du3OUBy%2BYqhHs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"60\">https:\/\/www.opentech.fund\/funds\/free-and-open-source-software-sustainability-fund\/<\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b>The Free and Open Source Software Sustainability Fund is providing financial support for projects that strengthen maintenance, interoperability, reproducibility and resilience across established free and open\u2011source software. Support is available to individuals and organisations worldwide, including for\u2011profit and non\u2011profit entities. Eligible applicants must show that their software has been actively updated within the past two years and that it either serves as a core dependency for internet freedom technologies or has a significant user base in restrictive environments. Funding ranges from approximately $7,000 per month for six to 24 months for smaller single\u2011maintainer projects, up to $400,000 over 24 months for larger, multi\u2011technology initiatives, with access to additional in\u2011kind coaching through OTF Resource Labs. The funding may be used for software maintenance, development, security improvements, community engagement, and activities supporting long\u2011term sustainability. Deadline:\u00a0<b>7 May<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>27. NEW:\u00a0<\/b><b>LAM Foundation to Launch Three Funding Awards in 2026 \u2013 LOI Window 1 May to 15 June 2026,\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.thelamfoundation.org\/investigators\/funding-opportunities\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelamfoundation.org%2Finvestigators%2Ffunding-opportunities%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244765093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Xi%2Bh6bM2ffyY2BDUYdhSOBNwDKRkcFYM%2BHbaX5rPeyo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"61\">https:\/\/www.thelamfoundation.org\/investigators\/funding-opportunities\/<\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b>The LAM Foundation will open applications for three programmes supporting research into lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Awards include: Patient Quality of Life Awards (up to $25,000 for one\u2011year projects improving patient quality of life), Pilot and Feasibility Research Awards (up to $50,000 for innovative early\u2011stage research), and Clinical Research Awards (up to $50,000 for hypothesis\u2011driven clinical studies addressing unmet patient needs). Eligible applicants include MD, DO, PhD, DVM holders, postdoctoral researchers, trainees, junior faculty and established investigators of any nationality. Priority areas for 2026 include new or repurposed therapeutic agents, new therapeutic targets, sex differences in LAM, and quality\u2011of\u2011life improvements. Deadline:<b>\u00a015 June<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>28. Gates Foundation Grand Challenges \u2014 Six RFPs Open to Applications:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244801202%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EYt60KTlt1lbJ8JLLJXmbyljZw%2BeDGcnRKLPYEp18rU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"62\">https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/<\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b>The Gates Foundation has launched six new Grand Challenges Requests for Proposals (RFPs) covering nutrition, diagnostic innovation and AI to accelerate charitable giving. Funding is open to academic institutions, government agencies, non-profits, international organisations and for\u2011profit companies worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The six RFPs are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/addressing-physiological-barriers-micronutrient-absorption-fortified-foods. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Faddressing-physiological-barriers-micronutrient-absorption-fortified-foods&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244835264%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SIEMrZnQNC0pIcknC5sZZgKLftvly3txwSBt9rgJDTs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"63\">Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods<\/a>\u00a0Understanding and overcoming biological barriers (infection, inflammation, microbiome) that limit the impact of food fortification. Funding: Up to $250,000 for 18 months. Webinar: 2 April 2026, 08:30\u201309:30 PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/breakthrough-innovations-significantly-reduce-cost-severe-acute-malnutrition-treatment. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Fbreakthrough-innovations-significantly-reduce-cost-severe-acute-malnutrition-treatment&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328244857958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nJKcikYHAWh7t6YUS%2FNldA2KS4yiDkWlsv%2FCnhqgGCo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"64\">Breakthrough Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Treatment<\/a>\u00a0Innovations to cut SAM treatment costs per child by 20\u201330% or more. Funding: Up to $1.5 million for 36 months. Webinar: 2 April 2026, 07:00\u201308:00 PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/cost-disrupting-innovations-reduce-cost-ready-use-therapeutic-food. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Fcost-disrupting-innovations-reduce-cost-ready-use-therapeutic-food&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245057275%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nevj8KJ3mOi%2Bn38z0tq8e4Tzn4zGpd39BPdzERN99%2Fk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"65\">Cost Disrupting Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)<\/a>\u00a0Innovations that reduce RUTF production costs by at least 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, Funding: Up to $1.5 million for 36 months, Webinar: 30 March 2026, 07:00\u201308:00 PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/innovations-cost-disruptive-tools-diagnosis-and-screening. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Finnovations-cost-disruptive-tools-diagnosis-and-screening&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245082792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Jpc9vSZ6S8IhoRdVOVVgBEn9nk1xIMRcv4PPS51z8Bo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"66\">Innovations in Cost Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening<\/a>\u00a0Transformative, low-cost diagnostic tools for LMICs\u2014e.g., new sensing modalities, software-defined diagnostics, AI-enabled approaches, Funding: Up to $1 million for 24\u201336 months, Webinar: 30 March 2026, 08:30\u201309:30 PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/novel-interventions-targeting-placental-and-gut-inflammation-improve-fetal-growth. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Fnovel-interventions-targeting-placental-and-gut-inflammation-improve-fetal-growth&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245101432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OEo6O9izApeOegsA1mbeqj4Og%2BBJfsSfdPexqKANPVo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"67\">Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth<\/a>\u00a0Innovations that identify or validate interventions addressing inflammatory\/oxidative stress pathways affecting placental function and fetal growth, Funding: Up to $1 million for 30 months, 23 March 2026, 08:30\u201309:30 PT.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/artificial-intelligence-ai-accelerate-charitable-giving. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Fartificial-intelligence-ai-accelerate-charitable-giving&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245120739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uG%2FmdgoS0b7xHBF%2BXqMTV1BOfW301TEsYFeIdxBGaao%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"68\">Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Charitable Giving \u00a0<\/a><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/gcgh.grandchallenges.org\/challenge\/artificial-intelligence-ai-accelerate-charitable-giving. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgcgh.grandchallenges.org%2Fchallenge%2Fartificial-intelligence-ai-accelerate-charitable-giving&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245140474%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5ydiTaHeP%2BwG4U71twupzJl0OetPNDOVEx0nwNC7P98%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"69\">AI-driven tools to help donors \u201cgive more and give sooner,\u201d using responsible and ethical AI, Funding: Up to $150,000 for 12 months., Webinar: 23 March 2026, 07:00\u201308:00 PT. Note: For the AI to Accelerate Charitable Giving RFP, academic institutions cannot apply as lead applicants but may join consortia.<\/a><u><br \/>\n<\/u>Deadline:\u00a0<b>26<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0April<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>29.\u00a0Schmit Science AI Funding Opportunities:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.schmidtsciences.org\/opportunities\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schmidtsciences.org%2Fopportunities%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245161101%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xbrhcJe7S3rM3T2%2FTVjkT5LU5d1gW0ilNGG%2Fo%2B4ukXQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"70\">https:\/\/www.schmidtsciences.org\/opportunities\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Schmidt Sciences offers a range of targeted funding opportunities designed to accelerate bold, unconventional scientific and technological research. A number of funding opportunities are currently open:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/schmidtsciences.smapply.io\/prog\/2026_interpretability_rfp\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschmidtsciences.smapply.io%2Fprog%2F2026_interpretability_rfp%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245179712%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=et2PeaNGglTvAmQWWUgRf30RJ54CRXTAQHX6OPrG7EI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"71\">2026 AI Interpretability<\/a>&#8211; A major research call supporting new methods to detect and mitigate deceptive behaviours in large AI models. Projects should advance interpretability techniques, develop steering methods to improve truthfulness, and demonstrate generalisable real\u2011world impact. Funding ranges from $300k\u2013$1M.\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a026 May 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/schmidtsciences.smapply.io\/prog\/science_of_trustworthy_ai_rfp_2026\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschmidtsciences.smapply.io%2Fprog%2Fscience_of_trustworthy_ai_rfp_2026%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245197776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0MltwxTiJSDyUveIlglehqNyn9%2FK3Jzu8GKlRxEbyg0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"72\">2026 Science of Trustworthy AI<\/a>-A large\u2011scale funding programme supporting technical research into AI safety, including interpretability, robustness, alignment, and risk prediction. Awards range from $1M to over $5M, with both focused and multi\u2011institution project tracks available.\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a017 May 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/schmidtsciences.smapply.io\/prog\/ai_at_work-2026_call_for_expressions_of_interest\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschmidtsciences.smapply.io%2Fprog%2Fai_at_work-2026_call_for_expressions_of_interest%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245216413%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J5PROVyUo2I%2BmgCi07rSMUkBMd%2F7YKkOPL%2BuFA47YMU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"73\">2026 AI at Work<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Expressions of Interest- Supports research into how AI systems can be deployed safely and productively in workplace environments, exploring human\u2013AI interaction, governance, and organisational implications.\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a0April 11 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/schmidtsciences.smapply.io\/prog\/2026_ai_for_actionable_matter_modelling_rfp\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschmidtsciences.smapply.io%2Fprog%2F2026_ai_for_actionable_matter_modelling_rfp%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245233932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HXBkmOxk0ucWVDC%2BSOwSWUnbWCXe9d3sha6hS41Mm0I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"74\">2026 AI for Actionable Matter Modelling<\/a>&#8211; Funds the development of AI approaches that model, predict, and manipulate material behaviour, especially where traditional modelling is insufficient\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a0April 30 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/schmidtsciences.smapply.io\/prog\/2026_unconventional_compute_rfp\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschmidtsciences.smapply.io%2Fprog%2F2026_unconventional_compute_rfp%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245252142%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r9v1OxYTKEA9WYlo8%2FOY%2FMbaJHC2wOdubTdu3ODGDiM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"75\">2026 Unconventional Compute RFP<\/a>&#8211; Supports research into radically new computing paradigms\u2014such as neuromorphic, biological, or other non\u2011traditional architectures\u2014that may surpass current computational models.\u00a0<b>Deadline:<\/b>\u00a0April 30 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>30.\u00a0NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations and\/or foreign components of U.S. organizations may apply:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%2Fopportunities%2F9eef95f7-4437-45bc-810a-2514c89f8019%2Fattachments%2F7b08124a-50f5-4660-a324-42157aa41ad9%2FPAR-27-013-Full-Announcement.html\/1\/0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000\/XIcJhon7y__Wn4ofygrRTuGSCscS2Yjb8a1gWbFNB3k=450. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%252Fopportunities%252F9eef95f7-4437-45bc-810a-2514c89f8019%252Fattachments%252F7b08124a-50f5-4660-a324-42157aa41ad9%252FPAR-27-013-Full-Announcement.html%2F1%2F0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000%2FXIcJhon7y__Wn4ofygrRTuGSCscS2Yjb8a1gWbFNB3k%3D450&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245268367%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IWes6qhDTyRWx2PkJcE6i1ln8fw9C772u611MwlKoAg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"76\">Data Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative U24 Clinical Trial Required)<\/a>\u00a0(PAR-27-013)<br \/>\nApplication due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%2Fopportunities%2F2ea3951b-2890-455c-b746-820bf32f7560%2Fattachments%2Fb18fa5c0-b5cc-421e-b8cf-69217678bfbf%2FPAR-27-011-Full-Announcement.html\/1\/0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000\/KnFiyaAK4q8Mi_inXRfQQpbuKkWb9oPb4YCapmyAWBU=450. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%252Fopportunities%252F2ea3951b-2890-455c-b746-820bf32f7560%252Fattachments%252Fb18fa5c0-b5cc-421e-b8cf-69217678bfbf%252FPAR-27-011-Full-Announcement.html%2F1%2F0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000%2FKnFiyaAK4q8Mi_inXRfQQpbuKkWb9oPb4YCapmyAWBU%3D450&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245285794%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=trTbXYbNfm5cPdXtX%2BzBeWHEWiRk0S4Q6AolIM%2F8ONM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"77\">Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61\/R33 Clinical Trial Required)<\/a>\u00a0(PAR-27-011)<br \/>\nApplication due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%2Fopportunities%2F1aac28d7-35c3-4d06-bdbc-719fc81796c0%2Fattachments%2F16f46eec-2120-41d3-a588-092546a3ffaa%2FPAR-27-012-Full-Announcement.html\/1\/0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000\/ZL8mOCXM_yvnaSRRiT0WENAbBCqCPFi2lWxrXKn-CpE=450. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Ffiles.simpler.grants.gov%252Fopportunities%252F1aac28d7-35c3-4d06-bdbc-719fc81796c0%252Fattachments%252F16f46eec-2120-41d3-a588-092546a3ffaa%252FPAR-27-012-Full-Announcement.html%2F1%2F0100019d202abe81-3f878620-f26f-4bd0-86f3-f032a70e0a24-000000%2FZL8mOCXM_yvnaSRRiT0WENAbBCqCPFi2lWxrXKn-CpE%3D450&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245303891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZjHjoE9iNO9xGeIuMRmgUOd1Zyn7vgvnNWDwCsuR3Go%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"78\">Clinical Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative UG3\/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)<\/a>\u00a0(PAR-27-012)<br \/>\nApplication due date: Multiple dates, see announcements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>31. Panmure\u00a0House Prize 2026:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.panmurehouse.org\/programmes\/panmure-house-prize\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.panmurehouse.org%2Fprogrammes%2Fpanmure-house-prize%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245321539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qElKMnqw6IpRalft8I%2BmjXWUdq1c8jtDB0YkEuLoNHk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"79\">https:\/\/www.panmurehouse.org\/programmes\/panmure-house-prize\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Open to academics from any discipline, offering $75,000 USD to support bold, high-impact research on the long\u2011term funding of innovation, in the spirit of Adam Smith and centred on forging practical and original solutions to global challenges\u2014whether through finance, policy, technology, or social and economic change. Researchers exploring long-term funding models for innovation, interdisciplinary scholars and early and mid-career researchers (3\u201315 years post-PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply.<b>\u00a0<\/b>Applications are now being accepted, with deadline\u00a0<b>28 April 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>32. UKRI Metascience research grants:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/metascience-research-grants-round-2\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fopportunity%2Fmetascience-research-grants-round-2%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245339567%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=18UWPrt%2BSbKjskQZTWoCMqoQbmK0jb3njs9OVVd8JIk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"80\">https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/metascience-research-grants-round-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Apply for funding to undertake cutting-edge Metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research and development (R&amp;D), including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), how to optimise research institutions and the challenges of measuring research excellence. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged (and funded as international co-leads). The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to \u00a3250,000, or \u00a3350,000 with an international partner. Deadline\u00a0<b>23 April 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>33. Heinrich Wieland Prize for Frontier Research in the Life Sciences:<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/boehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de\/en\/scientific-awards\/heinrich-wieland-prize.html. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de%2Fen%2Fscientific-awards%2Fheinrich-wieland-prize.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245357221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kN0Putbsbz0dbT3zek1TBU5QtF3h%2BuI6i6ZjhxECr%2FI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"81\">https:\/\/boehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de\/en\/scientific-awards\/heinrich-wieland-prize.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation\u00a0awards the annual Heinrich Wieland Prize (Heinrich-Wieland-Preis) to outstanding scientists whose pioneering research has pushed the boundaries of knowledge in biochemistry, biology, chemistry and physiology. The focus is on discoveries that deepen the understanding of life on earth and pave the way for new medical breakthroughs. This includes research contributions from basic research in chemistry, biochemistry and the physiology of biologically active molecules and systems, as well as their clinical importance. The prize consists of a monetary award of \u20ac250,000. Deadline\u00a0<b>01 June 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>34. Huo Family Foundation<\/b>\u00a0<b>Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People:\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/huofamilyfoundation.org\/our-grants\/funding-opportunities\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhuofamilyfoundation.org%2Four-grants%2Ffunding-opportunities%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245375040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1uQ%2FeGv8VIVJvL%2FJeI128XAKfrgrXQC9q79wd1%2BYf0E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"82\">https:\/\/huofamilyfoundation.org\/our-grants\/funding-opportunities\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">HFF is establishing a research portfolio on the\u00a0<i>Effects of the Usage of Digital Technology on Brain Development, Social Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Young People<\/i>. This is its second annual call with a total budget of up to \u00a36M\/~$8.1M. Applications are welcome for Huo\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/huofamilyfoundation.org\/our-grants\/early-career-fellowships\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhuofamilyfoundation.org%2Four-grants%2Fearly-career-fellowships%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245392934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V7m16G%2BF6X3APo6oTeDNhudEGdcampvpoceikQfCjnA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"83\">early-career fellowships<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/huofamilyfoundation.org\/our-grants\/junior-faculty-research-grants\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhuofamilyfoundation.org%2Four-grants%2Fjunior-faculty-research-grants%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245414083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0FNfXCJPAkEqMjyAijpr8PcBgi6vqmzWPzkyQXg8uT8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"84\">junior faculty research grants<\/a>. Multi-disciplinary applications and research that seeks to understand mechanisms, causal pathways, and directions of effect are strongly encouraged. A key aim of this call is to help train and support the next generation of exceptional scientists working in this area. Deadline:\u00a0<b>1 May 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>35. Wellcome Opens 2026 Climate Impacts Awards to Advance Evidence on Health Effects of Climate Change:<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/wellcome.org\/research-funding\/schemes\/climate-impacts-awards-unlocking-urgent-climate-action-making-health-2. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwellcome.org%2Fresearch-funding%2Fschemes%2Fclimate-impacts-awards-unlocking-urgent-climate-action-making-health-2&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245433765%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GDzwONbxBmmWhu8dpzJ1%2F%2BUMR%2B4MM1cT3quP8Wi5wHs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"85\">https:\/\/wellcome.org\/research-funding\/schemes\/climate-impacts-awards-unlocking-urgent-climate-action-making-health-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">For the 2026 call, Wellcome will fund research that develops robust evidence on the health effects of climate change while engaging key stakeholders to amplify impactful narratives and accelerate climate action. A central priority is addressing the unequal distribution of climate-related health burdens: vulnerable populations in both low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries often face heightened exposure and complex intersecting vulnerabilities. Grants of up to \u00a32.5 million for up to three years are available to support a wide range of eligible costs. Deadline:<b>\u00a08 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>36. \u00a0LEO Foundation Opens 2026 Grants Programme for Dermatological Research Projects:<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/grants-and-awards\/research-grants\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fleo-foundation.org%2Fen%2Fgrants-and-awards%2Fresearch-grants%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245451966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=s5Sesc4Yd1c51vwwWBBtxipRA0DI5nOhKIHGiqy%2B9s4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"86\">https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/grants-and-awards\/research-grants\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The LEO Foundation is one of Denmark&#8217;s largest commercial foundations. It provides Research Grants to support high-quality dermatology research projects worldwide. Applications are invited for research projects that improve the understanding of skin biology as well as the underlying medicinal, biological, chemical, or pharmacological mechanisms of dermatological diseases (excluding skin cancer) and their symptoms. The foundation also supports projects that address clinical issues among people who are at risk of developing, or have developed, a skin disease, including how it impacts their quality of life and the societal costs involved. Typically, research grants are between DKK 2-4 million for a period of one to three years. Funding may be used to cover salary, running costs\/operating expenses, equipment, publication costs, travel and conference expenses, tuition fees for PhD students, and overheads up to 5%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">Applications to the 2026 programme must be submitted by one of the following three call deadlines: \u00a0\u2022 Call 3:\u00a0<b>25 August 2026<\/b>\u00a0(16:00 CET).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>37. \u00a0Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Funding Opportunities\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/funding-opportunities-calendar\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffunding-opportunities-calendar%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245469598%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mEH%2F3DG%2FgnT8Tl1xDV6BTPlUewDp62jgSUPeyKLjMMI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"87\">https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/funding-opportunities-calendar\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)\u00a0is currently offering a range of grants, fellowships, and scholarships\u00a0for university staff and students. These opportunities provide valuable support for research, professional development, and academic collaboration across the Commonwealth. View the\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/funding-opportunities-calendar\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffunding-opportunities-calendar%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245488781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j5JEIrn5qllbho1QFqNy42koX67sFjKHtc%2B4uMoxrE0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"88\">ACU Funding Calendar\u00a0<\/a>(opportunities also listed below) to see upcoming deadlines throughout the year and plan your applications in advance. Please note that the ACU grants offer is\u00a0<b>under review and may be subject to change<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/for-university-staff\/grants\/supporting-research-community-training-grants\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffor-university-staff%2Fgrants%2Fsupporting-research-community-training-grants%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245507469%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xuF5QRLg1TZwkBChUSvJLZTkO8ef8am1T15NDQ6dG0U%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"89\"><b>Supporting Research Community Training Grants<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Funding staff at ACU member universities to organise and deliver training for their early career researchers. Opens 4 February 2026. Deadline\u00a0<b>8 April 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/for-university-staff\/grants\/acu-gender-grants\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffor-university-staff%2Fgrants%2Facu-gender-grants%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245530940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F9hAyd5aHsElZSNRjVYZn7BIc6jcoNvv3BwyGU8L5P4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"90\"><b>Gender Grants<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Funding projects that promote gender equity and equality on university campuses. Opens 5 March 2026. Deadline\u00a0<b>6 May 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/for-students\/scholarships\/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffor-students%2Fscholarships%2Fqueen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245564986%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HjgMfHWBwnSr16f6ZSD%2FYnOWfLtu0o4lm3NksuPRyqQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"91\"><b>Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for 2026\/27 (application cycle 2) Fully-funded scholarships to study in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Opens 9 April 2026. Deadline\u00a0<b>3 June 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.acu.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/for-university-staff\/fellowships\/acu-fellowships\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acu.ac.uk%2Ffunding-opportunities%2Ffor-university-staff%2Ffellowships%2Facu-fellowships%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245593167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=te4GUI66r8FPXUjByIpZ3SLKWFrEF2hraAh%2FcQWDMA8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"92\"><b>ACU Fellowships<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Funding collaborative research and the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas between ACU members. Opens 28 April 2026. Deadline\u00a0<b>25 June 2026<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><b>Project Initiation Form (PIF):\u00a0<\/b><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/NewcastleUniversity1\/NewcastleUniversityNuTHProjectInitiationFormV2. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cognitoforms.com%2FNewcastleUniversity1%2FNewcastleUniversityNuTHProjectInitiationFormV2&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlison.Brown%40newcastle.ac.uk%7Cd2622d58c53e4624671d08de90ba940c%7C9c5012c9b61644c2a91766814fbe3e87%7C1%7C0%7C639107328245614446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uHyUgQ2YBh2cNU%2FIwW4HxW15jGmMc8yLYQ1iSMbeHrw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"93\">https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/NewcastleUniversity1\/NewcastleUniversityNuTHProjectInitiationFormV2<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementtoproof\">If you\u2019re in the process of developing a research proposal please ensure you submit a PIF as soon as possible. The PIF is not just a mechanism to initiate a costing, it enables the research support team to identify and engage on your behalf the varying types of research and business support beneficial to your bid. Please note you don\u2019t need to define all resources required before engaging with the team. To maximise the support available to you, PIF submission is advised at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates. News 1. 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