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

April 2026 (anticipated call opening and deadline)

Typical Horizon Europe collaborative project budgets; multi-million euro awards; project duration usually 3–4 years.

European Commission grant supporting research and innovation projects for social transformation and resilience under Horizon Europe.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme, supports research and innovation projects that address evidence evaluation and use in education policy and practice, with a broader focus on social transformation and innovation. The call encourages interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral collaboration to generate actionable knowledge and solutions that advance inclusive, sustainable development and contribute to the European Union’s objectives in democracy, governance, culture, and societal resilience. Projects are expected to inform transformative change in European societies. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening and deadline: April 2026 - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical Horizon Europe collaborative projects receive multi-million euro awards. - Project duration is generally 3–4 years. - Exact budgets and number of funded projects will be specified in the official call text upon release. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including universities, research institutions, public bodies, non-profits, and private sector organizations from EU Member States and associated countries. - Proposals must usually include partners from at least three different eligible countries. - Further eligibility details will be provided in the official call documentation. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process typically involves: - Registration of all participating organizations. - Preparation of a consortium and submission of a detailed proposal. - Adherence to Horizon Europe guidelines for structure, ethics, and impact. - The official call text, once published, will outline the full application requirements and evaluation criteria. --- ## Additional Information - This call is part of Horizon Europe’s Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society. - Proposals are encouraged to address evidence-based policy and practice, social innovation, and transformative approaches to societal challenges. - Interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approaches are highly valued. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Topic Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Horizon Europe Overview](https://commission.europa.eu/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Evaluation and use of evidence in education policy and practice

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