Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – development of complementarities, synergies and/or integration between a set of pan-European research infrastructures
Funds projects integrating or merging major European research infrastructures (ESFRI Landmarks/ERICs) to boost efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in addressing scientific and policy challenges.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: June 14, 2027 | June 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: €2–5 million per project (lump sum); approx. 4 grants; €20 million total call budget
Summary: Supports integration, synergy, or merger of pan-European research infrastructures (ESFRI Landmarks/ERICs) to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Key Information: Proposals must include at least one ESFRI Landmark or ERIC as a beneficiary.
Description
This Horizon Europe call funds projects aimed at consolidating and strengthening the European research infrastructure landscape. It supports the development of complementarities, synergies, and/or integration between two or more ESFRI Landmarks and/or European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), or, if justified, between one ESFRI Landmark/ERIC and other European research infrastructures of European interest. Projects may focus on tighter operational integration (e.g., joint services, shared resources, coordinated staff development) or on planning and feasibility studies for merging infrastructures, including governance and financial frameworks. The ultimate goal is to create more efficient, sustainable, and competitive research infrastructures that can address complex research challenges and EU policy priorities.
