Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/p>\n
News<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 1. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Studentship Data Collection:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/news\/ukri-horizon-europe-guarantee-studentship-data-collection\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n The Horizon Europe Guarantee team is collecting data on all postgraduate students and studentships funded through Horizon Europe Guarantee grants at UKRI, including Innovate UK. Project leads and project managers will have received an email requesting completion of an online form detailing any postgraduate studentships funded through Guarantee projects. The information you provide will be used by UKRI for the purposes of recording and analysing studentships funded through the Horizon Europe Guarantee. The data will enable accurate records of students and studentships and how they are funded and supported, to allow comparison with other UKRI-funded student programmes and understand how Guarantee-funded students contribute to the UK\u2019s participation in EU schemes.<\/p>\n 2. NEWS:<\/b>\u00a0Europe holds a trump card, but must play it wisely:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/viewpoint\/planning-fp10\/viewpoint-europe-holds-trump-card-must-play-it-wisely<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n EU\u2019s Horizon Europe programme remains strong and attractive, with the UK playing an important role as one of its associated countries. Despite ongoing global political challenges, the programme continues to draw strong international interest, with 22 non\u2011EU countries now taking part. Since rejoining in 2024, the UK has quickly become an active and influential participant again. Horizon Europe is increasingly seen as a key way for Europe to promote collaboration, openness and research excellence across universities and industry. The UK\u2019s participation alongside countries such as New Zealand, Canada and South Korea highlights its renewed standing in European research and supports positive momentum for UK\u2011EU research cooperation as planning begins for the next Framework Programme (FP10).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Events<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a03. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b>Getting those Grants Funding Training: Places Available, \u00a0How to Prepare Yourself for Funding and Write Your Proposal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \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<\/div>\n \u00a0All 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<\/div>\n 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<\/div>\n Find out more and book here: \u00a0Course: 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\u00a0Research Funding Training<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Please contact Jo Gascoigne-Owens with any questions (Johanna.gascoigne-owens@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a04. REMINDER:\u00a0<\/b>Getting those Grants: Horizon Europe Proposal Development for Consortium Projects \u2013 Monday 11th\u00a0May 2026, Stephenson Building<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n **New training offer for Newcastle University staff<\/u>**<\/b>\u00a0This 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 \u200b\u200b<\/span>full agenda<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b\u00a0and\u00a0register for your place<\/a>\u00a0via the LMS system (limited spaces).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 5. REMINDER:<\/b>\u00a0SAgE Horizon Europe Symposium 2026, Tuesday 28th April 2026, 09:45-14:45, Stephenson Building, room STB.1.010<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Interested in European funding for R&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 & 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<\/div>\n You are invited to attend as much of the day as you can\u2014full agenda available on the\u00a0registration form<\/a>. Please sign up by 21st\u00a0April to ensure sufficient catering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 6. Free Webinar on Actual Cost Grant Budgeting Available On\u2011Demand Until 30 April 2026:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/europamediatrainings.com\/publications\/video\/378\/actual-cost-grant-budgeting-february-2026<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/b>7. Register: COST Info Day \u2013 16 June 2026, Online, 16 June 2026, 10:00 CEST<\/b>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.cost.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n COST (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 16th\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<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/b>8. MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 18 June 2026, 10:00 to 12:00 UK time:<\/b>https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-doctoral-networks-2026-call-information-webinar\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/b>9. MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Call Information Webinar, Online, 14 May 2026, 10:00-12:00 UK time<\/b>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026-call-information-webinar\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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&A session to support prospective applicants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a01<\/b>0.\u00a0ERC Advanced Grant Online Workshop, 29 April 2026, 09:00 to 12:00 UK time:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/erc-advanced-grant-online-workshop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 11. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>Horizon Europe Transnational Access to Research Infrastructures – Webinar Invitation:\u00a0<\/b>28th April 2026, \u00a09-10am BST:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/dl\/launcher\/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F37588380173109%3Fp%3DFupDMDdFn1fZaOY3kc%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=87086f03-12ad-49b6-a13c-a15e15a8fdfc&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true<\/a><\/p>\n This webinar is organized in collaboration with four NCP networks:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>HNN3.0<\/a>\u00a0(Cluster 1),\u00a0Net4Society<\/a>\u00a0(Cluster 2),\u00a0CLUSTER 4<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0(Cluster 4) and\u00a0CARE4BIO<\/a>\u00a0(Cluster 6). It will include Q&A session following presentations of 4 cluster projects summarising their offer of access opportunities:<\/p>\n \n The participation is free of charge and open to all the interested stakeholders. The event will take place online on 28th April 2026, at 9-10am BST. No registration necessary – join the webinar by following this Teams\u00a0link<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n 12. NEW:<\/b>\u00a0NEBinar 2026\u2013 the UK\u2019s webinar on the New European Bauhaus, Online, 30 April 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 BST<\/b>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/events\/nebinar-2026-the-uks-webinar-on-the-new-european-bauhaus\/<\/a><\/p>\n The New European Bauhaus (NEB) aims to\u00a0accelerate the transformation of neighbourhoods through sustainable, inclusive and aesthetically appealing design. It aims to\u00a0co-create solutions directly with communities, increasing local ownership of the green transition. Stakeholders are encouraged to pursue\u00a0place-based approaches\u00a0towards change that could be replicated elsewhere.<\/p>\n 13. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>Horizon Europe Cluster 4 and 6\u00a0Brokerage Event, 10-11 June 2026, \u00a0Newcastle\/Darlington, Express interest now:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/info.iukbc.org.uk\/cr\/AQiqlwgQtNGoARiD2I-NAjD2otISb5aq1a-C6hQuwJHbv86Z1ANSIIpqh9DFMAEx6385VAo<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Innovate UK are pleased to announce the latest brokerage event for happening across the UK between 10-11 June. These visits will enable delegates to build partnerships, strengthen collaboration, and to accelerate joint participation in Horizon Europe. This\u00a0in-person event will include pitches, and pre-arranged meetings involving UK and EU delegates based on their interested WP 2027 topic(s) in scope. Innovate UK will also host site visits, enabling delegates to informally network with each other and tour facilities along the way.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 14. NEW:\u00a0<\/b>EMERGE-EU: AI in Health Networking Visit for Emerging Researchers, 15\u201317 June 2026, Brussels:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/news\/emerge-eu-ai-in-health-networking-visit-for-emerging-researchers\/<\/a><\/p>\n EMERGE\u2011EU: AI in Health Networking Visit for Emerging Researchers is a three\u2011day networking and capacity\u2011building visit in Brussels (15\u201317 June 2026) organised by UKRI and European partner organisations, aimed at early\u2011career researchers (R2\u2013early R3) working in applied AI and health from the UK and selected European countries. The visit is designed to help participants navigate the EU research and innovation landscape, build international networks, and engage with key stakeholders, through presentations and practical sessions on Horizon Europe, ERC, EIC and COST funding, proposal development, pitching and matchmaking, policy discussions on AI in health and life sciences, and a Brussels university lab visit. Participation is free, though travel and accommodation costs must be covered by attendees, selection based on research fit and balanced representation.\u00a0Deadline:<\/b>\u00a021 May 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n European related funding<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 15. NEW: \u00a0<\/b>Total of 29 Positions Available in the FIAS 2026 Fellowship Programme<\/b>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.fias-fp.eu\/fellowships\/call-applications-20272028<\/a><\/p>\n FIAS administers a Fellowship Programme to strengthen scholarship and mobility in the social sciences and humanities by offering academic residencies in France to experienced international researchers. The programme is now accepting applications for the 2027\/2028 academic year, with a total of 29 positions available across the institutions. Researchers from all countries are eligible to apply, as long as they have spent no more than 12 months in France during the three years immediately prior to the application deadline. Eligible applicants must hold a PhD and have at least two years of full-time research experience at the time of the application. Fellows will each receive a minimum net income of \u20ac2,200 per month for the duration of the 10-month fellowship. Social security, support for accommodation and travel expenses and a \u20ac2,500 research and training budget will also be provided.\u00a0Deadline:\u00a0<\/b>25 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 1<\/b>6. COST Open Call 2026 Announced:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/open-call\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n COST will launch its 2026 Open Call for new COST Actions 31st 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’s call, including any changes and new features. \u00a0Deadline:<\/b>\u00a028 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 1<\/b>7. ZiF Visiting Research Groups Call (Bielefeld Centre for Interdisciplinary Research),<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/www.uni-bielefeld.de\/(en)\/zif\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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 three post\u2011doctoral researchers\u00a0to explore new topics, develop partnerships, finalise interdisciplinary publications, or conduct small research projects over 1\u20133 months. The scheme is open to researchers from all disciplines and all countries, with international participation strongly encouraged. ZiF provides \u20ac50,000\u00a0to cover travel, accommodation, workshops, and conferences.\u00a0Deadline:<\/b>\u00a029 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 1<\/b>8.\u00a0Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-01\/ssh-opportunities_2026-27_final.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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 1<\/b>9.\u00a0CEFIC-LRI Research Calls Open to Applications:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/cefic-lri.org\/request-for-proposals\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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.\u00a0Deadline:\u00a0<\/b>31 May 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a020. REMINDER:<\/b>\u00a0North Sea University Partnership (NSUP) Research Seed Fund 2026:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/nsup.webspace.durham.ac.uk\/nsup-funding-calls\/nsup-research-seed-fund-2026-now-open-for-applications\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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.\u00a0Deadline:\u00a0<\/b>20 May 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/b>21.\u00a0Horizon Europe –\u00a0FINAL\u00a0Work Programmes 2026-27 published<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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:\u00a0https:\/\/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 summary tables of all call topic titles in the \u200b\u200b<\/span>\u00a0linked Excel spreadsheet<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u200b<\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/u>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/u>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 — 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:\u00a0https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/horizon-papers<\/a>] They include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For reference:\u00a0General Introduction<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0General Annexes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n **Please do reach out to the Research Funding Development team for support:\u00a0jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk**<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 22.\u00a0Opportunities for Researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon Europe:\u00a0<\/b>https:\/\/horizoneuropencpportal.eu\/repository\/fe369bb2-b2b1-47ff-81ec-590b17d5b021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n To assist SSH researchers in identifying funding opportunities, the European Commission (EC) has established a search engine within its online Funding & 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<\/div>\n 23.\u00a0Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/postdoctoral-fellowships<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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 European PF\u00a0allows you to move within Europe or come to Europe. The fellowship is no longer than two years. With the Global PF, 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\u00a0sarah.urquhart@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0who will outline Newcastle University support. Next annual deadline is\u00a09 September 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a02<\/b>4. Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/doctoral-networks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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\u00a0jarlath.mckenna@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0if interested with the next annual\u00a0deadline 24 November 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a02<\/b>5. ERC Plus Grants:<\/b>\u00a0\n
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