{"id":18434,"date":"2026-09-28T10:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/?p=18434"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:47:22","slug":"international-research-funding-circular-25-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/2026\/09\/28\/international-research-funding-circular-25-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Research Funding Circular – 25 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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1. NEW: <\/b>Science policy experts debate prospects for stronger EU-Canada research ties:<\/b> https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/news\/international-news\/eu-science-policy-wonks-debate-prospect-stronger-ties-canada<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0Discussions are underway about deepening EU-Canada research collaboration through Canada’s association with European programmes. Stronger international partnerships could create new opportunities for researchers and universities.<\/p>\n

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2. NEW: <\/b>Commission proposes unlocking Hungary\u2019s Horizon Europe funds: <\/b>https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/news\/universities\/commission-proposes-unlocking-hungarys-horizon-europe-funds<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0The European Commission has proposed releasing Hungary’s access to Horizon Europe funding after determining that rule-of-law concerns have been addressed. This could reopen significant research funding opportunities for Hungarian institutions and collaborators.<\/p>\n

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

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3.<\/b> NEW: Horizon Europe Info Day to cover NATURE and BRIDGING calls, 16 October, Online, 08:30 (GMT+01:00) <\/b>https:\/\/www.ukro.ac.uk\/news\/horizon-europe-info-day-to-cover-nature-and-bridging-calls\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The European Commission will hold an online Horizon Europe Info Day on Horizontal Activities on 16 October 2026, focusing on the NATURE and BRIDGING calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026\u20132027. <\/b>Please see <\/b>event link<\/b><\/a> with programme.<\/b><\/p>\n

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4. NEW: <\/b>Free Horizon Europe Webinar Sessions October 2026: <\/b>https:\/\/freewebinars.europamediatrainings.com\/2026-october<\/a><\/p>\n

Two free live webinars where practical lessons learned directly from experience of managing,\u00a0coordinating\u00a0and implementing Horizon Europe projects:<\/p>\n