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

September 2026

Around €2,000,000 per project; project duration up to 3 years; one grant expected.

Supports building a robust, interconnected European Science for Policy ecosystem, fostering collaboration, best practice exchange, and capacity building for evidence-informed policymaking.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aims to strengthen the European Science for Policy (S4P) ecosystem, enhancing its ability to support evidence-informed policymaking across sectors and governance levels. The funded project will nurture a Science for Policy Community of Practice, support the operational needs of a new Network of Science for Policy Correspondents, map and observe the European S4P landscape, and establish a repository of good practices and use cases. Activities will include convening stakeholders for dialogue and capacity building, producing public outputs (e.g., policy briefs, resources), and promoting disciplinary, geographical, and gender diversity. Coordination with existing European Commission initiatives and international networks is expected to ensure complementarity and maximize impact. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Expected contribution: around €2,000,000 per project - Project duration: up to 3 years - One grant is expected to be awarded for this topic - Funding rate: up to 100% of eligible costs (as a CSA under Horizon Europe) --- ## Eligibility - **Consortium composition:** At least three independent legal entities, each established in a different EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, with at least two established in Member States. - **Eligible countries:** EU Member States, Associated Countries, and certain non-EU countries as specified in the [Horizon Europe List of Participating Countries](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). - **Type of action:** Coordination and Support Action (CSA); open to consortia with relevant expertise in science for policy, multi-actor facilitation, and capacity building. - **Gender equality:** Public bodies, research organizations, and higher education institutions from EU Member States and Associated Countries must have a Gender Equality Plan in place. - **Other restrictions:** Entities subject to EU restrictive measures, or based in Russia, Belarus, or non-government-controlled territories of Ukraine, are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** 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-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Proposal format:** Use the standard application form for HE CSA; page limits and formatting requirements apply. - **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated on excellence, impact, and quality/efficiency of implementation. See [Evaluation Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-csa_en.pdf) for detailed criteria. - **Timeline:** After submission, evaluation, and grant agreement preparation, projects are expected to start within several months after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The action will support operational needs, capacity building, and the creation of digital collaboration tools for the S4P Community of Practice. - Proposals should demonstrate commitment to disciplinary, geographical, and gender diversity. - Outputs should be publicly available and widely disseminated. - Coordination with existing EC initiatives, such as the JRC’s work on S4P, is expected. - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a consortium member. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&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, Evaluation, Legal/Financial)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_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) - [Evaluation Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-csa_en.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | Funding portal help | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | General enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Strengthening of the European Science for Policy Ecosystem

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