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

January 2026 (anticipated)

Horizon Europe collaborative grants; typical multi-partner projects funded for 3–4 years, budgets often €2–4M per project.

Supports transformative research projects addressing societal challenges in Europe under the Horizon Europe programme.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation under the European Commission's Horizon Europe programme, aims to support innovative and collaborative research addressing key societal challenges across Europe. Projects are expected to foster knowledge exchange, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the EU's goals of social progress, technological advancement, and policy innovation. The specific call targets transformative research on issues such as working time reduction, examining barriers, challenges, benefits, and policy implications. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening: October 2025 - Anticipated proposal deadline: January 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Projects are typically funded for 3–4 years. - Award sizes generally range from €2 million to €4 million per project, depending on scope and consortium size. - Funding covers direct research costs, personnel, coordination, and dissemination. --- ## Eligibility - Open to international consortia including: - Universities and research institutes - Non-profit organizations - Private sector (including SMEs) - Public authorities and policy stakeholders - Consortia must include at least three independent legal entities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Specific eligibility criteria may be detailed in the official call text upon publication. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a collaborative proposal addressing the call's specific objectives and expected impacts. - Register all participating organizations in the [EU Participant Register](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register). - Submit the full proposal via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals are evaluated based on excellence, impact, and quality of implementation. --- ## Additional Information - The call is part of Horizon Europe Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society. - Emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and policy relevance. - Open science practices and dissemination of results are strongly encouraged. - Projects should involve relevant stakeholders and demonstrate European added value. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal — Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission — Horizon Europe](https://commission.europa.eu/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en) - [How to Participate in EU Funding](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/how-to-participate/1) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries| [European Commission Contact Portal](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Online Support | [EU Funding & Tenders Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Working time reduction: barriers, challenges, benefits and policy implications

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