Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 30, 2025 (Call opens) | February 11, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: €1,000,000 total; typically funds 2 projects, each supporting 3–5 PhD positions; lump sum funding model.
Summary: Funds collaborative PhD projects advancing rail research and innovation, focusing on noise reduction and smart energy solutions, with strong academia–industry links.
Key Information: Single-stage application; consortia must include at least one university or similar institution; strong industry collaboration expected.