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

January 30, 2026

€2,400,000 total; Action Grants

Supports collaboration and dialogue between EU and UK think tanks to advance policy research and strengthen EU-UK relations.

--- ## Description This grant supports collaborative activities between think tanks based in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The initiative aims to foster dialogue, joint research, and policy analysis on issues of mutual interest, promote the exchange of expertise, and strengthen the relationship between EU and UK policy communities. The European Commission seeks to encourage innovative responses to policy challenges and contribute to informed decision-making on both sides through this engagement. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: January 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: €2,400,000 - Grant type: Action Grants - Award sizes and durations may vary depending on the scope of proposed projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open to think tanks and policy research organizations based in the European Union and the United Kingdom. - Proposals must involve collaboration between at least one EU-based and one UK-based think tank. - Further eligibility details and requirements are available in the official call documents. --- ## Application Process - Review the full guidelines and application forms available on the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185232PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Prepare a concept note and, if invited, a full application using the provided templates (Annex A1 and A2). - Submit proposals electronically via the [submission service](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/prospect/external/publishedcalls.htm?callId=185232) on the portal. - Ensure all required documents are included and submitted before the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The call is managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. - The grant supports projects that contribute to innovative policy analysis and EU-UK cooperation. - Refer to the guidelines for detailed evaluation criteria and funding rules. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185232PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Start Submission](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/prospect/external/publishedcalls.htm?callId=185232) - [Guidelines and Documents](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185232PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate#documents) - [Funder Overview](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

EU-UK Think-Tanks engagement

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