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

September 23, 2026 (Full application deadline, single-stage call)

Around €3,500,000 lump sum per grant; typically one grant awarded.

Supports EU-level actions to enhance collaboration and integration between Social Sciences, Humanities, and STEM research and innovation.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to foster cooperation and integration between Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) research and innovation across the European Union. The funded action will establish a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating SSH integration in EU research and innovation (R&I) initiatives, promote dialogue and cooperation among research funders and policymakers, and facilitate knowledge sharing and exploitation. The project will develop new monitoring methodologies, provide annual reporting, create guidelines and training for SSH-STEM cooperation, organize annual events for best practice exchange, and offer policy feedback to the European Commission. Proposals must demonstrate gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches, ensuring inclusivity and balanced participation across SSH and STEM disciplines. --- ## Due Dates - September 23, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call) --- ## Funding Amount - The indicative budget for this topic is €3,500,000 as a lump sum grant. - Typically, one grant will be awarded. - Funding is provided as a lump sum under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from eligible countries as specified in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](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). - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of independent legal entities, typically including organizations from multiple EU Member States and/or Associated Countries. - Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate under certain conditions (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as described in [Annex C](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). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call uses a single-stage submission and evaluation process. - Application form (Part B) is limited to 33 pages for CSA lump sum actions. - A detailed budget table must be submitted using the provided template. - See [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for detailed guidance on procedures. --- ## Additional Information - Projects are expected to: - Develop a new strategy for monitoring SSH-STEM cooperation. - Provide annual reporting and data analysis on SSH-STEM activities. - Create guidelines and training for integrating SSH and STEM. - Organize annual events for knowledge exchange and best practices. - Act as a forum for policy dialogue and provide feedback to the European Commission. - Gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches are required. - The action should address the diversity within SSH disciplines and ensure thematic relevance across SSH and STEM. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&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) - [General Annexes (eligibility, rules, etc.)](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) - [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) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | General EC Contact Page | [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) | ---

Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU - European Commission

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