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

June 2025 (anticipated)

Funding amount varies by project; typical Horizon Europe collaborative grants range from several hundred thousand to several million euros, with multi-year durations.

Supports initiatives to enhance cooperation, knowledge sharing, and research system improvement across the European Research Area.

--- ## Description This opportunity, part of the Horizon Europe programme under the "Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area (ERA)" initiative, aims to foster sustained coordination and guidance at the European level for institutional non-profit open access publishing. The call supports collaborative actions that reinforce the ERA, promote policy alignment, improve research and innovation systems, and increase the societal and economic impact of research. The focus is on strengthening research capacity, promoting excellence, and fostering a cohesive and competitive research environment across EU member states. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening and submission deadline: June 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award sizes vary depending on the scope and scale of the proposed project. - Horizon Europe collaborative grants typically range from several hundred thousand to several million euros. - Funding duration is generally multi-year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including universities, research organizations, public bodies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Collaborative proposals involving multiple partners from different countries are strongly encouraged. - Specific eligibility criteria may apply; refer to the official call text when published. --- ## Application Process - Monitor the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) for the official call launch and documentation. - Register your organization and consortium partners in the Participant Register. - Prepare and submit a full proposal by the indicated deadline. - Proposals will be evaluated for excellence, impact, and quality of implementation according to Horizon Europe criteria. --- ## Additional Information - The call is part of broader efforts to align open access practices and strengthen the impact of publicly funded research in Europe. - Emphasis is placed on collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy harmonization. - Projects are expected to contribute to a more open, cohesive, and competitive European research landscape. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Topic Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-02?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) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Enable sustained coordination and guidance at the European level on institutional non-profit open access publishing

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