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

April 2026 (anticipated call opening and deadline)

Large-scale, multi-year project funding typical of Horizon Europe calls; specific award size and duration to be detailed in the official call.

Supports projects advancing the European Open Science Cloud and research infrastructures, with a focus on open science and digital solutions across Europe.

--- ## Description This opportunity, under the Horizon Europe programme managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, is designed to fund projects that advance the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and related research infrastructures. The call aims to foster open science, innovation, and the creation of digital tools and services that enable seamless access, sharing, and re-use of research data and resources within the EOSC ecosystem. Projects are expected to encourage collaboration among European research communities and promote the development of interoperable, sustainable, and secure research infrastructures. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated opening and deadline: April 2026 - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The call is expected to offer substantial, multi-year project funding typical of Horizon Europe infrastructure actions. - Specific award sizes and project durations will be detailed in the official call documentation when published. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia involving legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries. - Typical applicants include universities, research organizations, public bodies, SMEs, and industry partners engaged in open science and digital research infrastructure in Europe. - Proposals generally require multi-partner, cross-country collaboration. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must register their organization and follow detailed guidance provided on the portal. - The official call text, templates, and evaluation criteria will be published closer to the anticipated deadline. - Interested parties should monitor the portal for updates and pre-publication information. --- ## Additional Information - The call is part of the broader Horizon Europe framework supporting open science and digital transformation in research. - Projects should align with the strategic objectives of the European Open Science Cloud and demonstrate potential for significant impact on European research infrastructure. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&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) - [European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)](https://eosc-portal.eu/) --- ## 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 | | EU Funding Helpdesk | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) | ---

Using Generative AI (GenAI4EU ) for Scientific Research via EOSC

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