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

April 21, 2026 (Full application deadline)

~€800,000 total; one grant expected; lump sum; project duration up to 1 year

Supports European researchers' visits to Japanese institutions for collaborative research on innovative advanced materials in key industrial sectors.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen research cooperation between the European Union and Japan in the field of innovative advanced materials, a key driver for industrial competitiveness and resilience. It establishes a platform for sharing policy developments and fostering collaborative research, specifically supporting European researchers from EU Member States and Associated Countries to undertake short research visits (up to one month) to Japanese institutions. The focus is on sectors such as mobility, energy, construction, electronics, and medical devices. The action encourages both the initiation of new partnerships and the deepening of existing collaborations, with the overarching goal of enhancing EU technological leadership and strategic autonomy in advanced materials through international cooperation. --- ## Due Dates - April 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: approximately €800,000 - Expected number of grants: 1 - Funding type: Lump sum (Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action) - Typical project duration: up to 1 year --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Legal entities (including universities, research institutes, companies, etc.) established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - **Target beneficiaries:** European researchers in innovative advanced materials wishing to undertake short-term (up to 1 month) research visits to Japanese institutions. - **Host institutions:** Japanese organizations with complementary activities in advanced materials, willing to receive visiting European researchers. - **Geographical coverage:** Proposals should ensure broad participation from across Member States and Associated Countries. - **China restriction:** Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in this action. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage application process via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Application forms:** Use the [standard application form for HE CSA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated based on excellence, impact, and quality of implementation (see [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - **Supporting documents:** Refer to the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for detailed guidance. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should aim for wide geographical coverage and support both new and existing collaborations. - The action is aligned with EU policy priorities for technological leadership, green and digital transitions, and open strategic autonomy. - Projects should build on collaborations with Japanese organizations ready to host European researchers. - Safety, sustainability, and skills development are encouraged as cross-cutting themes. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&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) - [Standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [General Annexes and rules](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Details | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [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) | | EC General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Cooperation on Innovative Advanced Materials with Japan (CSA) - European Commission

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