[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 15, 2027

€2,000,000–€5,000,000 per project (indicative); total budget €20,000,000; single-stage call

Supports projects consolidating and integrating pan-European research infrastructures to strengthen the European research ecosystem.

--- ## Description This grant aims to consolidate and improve the functioning of the European research infrastructure landscape by fostering complementarities, synergies, and integration among ESFRI Landmarks, European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), or other research infrastructures of European interest. Projects may focus on tighter operational integration (e.g., sharing services, tools, and resources; developing cooperation mechanisms for long-term collaboration) or on feasibility and planning for merging infrastructures, including governance, legal, operational, and financial aspects. The overarching goal is to strengthen the research infrastructure ecosystem, increase efficiency, enhance the ability to address EU policy priorities, and reinforce the global competitiveness of the European Research Area. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative budget for this topic: €20,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: €2,000,000–€5,000,000 - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) - Approximately 4 projects will be funded --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must include at least one ESFRI Landmark or ERIC as a beneficiary. - The research infrastructure(s) and their operating legal entities must be explicitly identified in the proposal. - For distributed ERICs, the ERIC itself must be the beneficiary. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they have specific arrangements; see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) for details. - Proposals must meet the admissibility and eligibility conditions set out in the [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Call type: Single-stage submission - Submission system will open March 9, 2027 - Deadline: June 15, 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time) - Applications must use the [standard Horizon Europe RIA application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) and adhere to the page limits and layout described in the call documentation. - Proposals should clearly explain the rationale and expected benefits of the planned consolidation or integration, detail the involvement of relevant infrastructures, and outline operational, legal, and financial plans. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Detailed guidance is available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects may support joint staff skill development, including exchange programmes among participating research infrastructures. - Proposals should reference and build upon previous or current EU grants under the research infrastructures part of Horizon Europe where relevant. - Eligible costs will be reimbursed as lump sums. - Further details on legal and financial arrangements are provided in the [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/general-mga_horizon-euratom_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2027-DEV-01-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [ESFRI Landmarks List](https://roadmap2021.esfri.eu/) - [ERIC Information](https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/strategy/strategy-2020-2024/our-digital-future/european-research-infrastructures/eric_en) - [Horizon Europe General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC Contact Form | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Consolidation of the Research Infrastructure Landscape – Development of Complementarities, Synergies and/or Integration between a Set of Pan-European Research Infrastructures - European Commission

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