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December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time)

Total budget: €14,000,000 | Typical grant: ~€3,500,000 per project (4 projects expected)

Supports transdisciplinary research combining local and scientific knowledge to address social issues and promote a fair green transition in neighbourhoods.

--- ## Description This grant, funded under Horizon Europe, aims to foster innovative, transdisciplinary research that integrates knowledge from local communities, non-scientific actors, and scientific research to tackle social challenges impacting the green transition in neighbourhoods. Projects should develop and test new methods that combine diverse expertise, focusing on issues such as affordable housing, energy poverty, and access to quality green spaces. The goal is to produce robust evidence that informs decision-making, planning, and policy for neighbourhood transformation, ensuring fairness, inclusion, and nature-positive outcomes. Participatory research and skills transfer among stakeholders are emphasized, with a strong role for social sciences and humanities throughout the process. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €14,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 4 - Typical grant amount: approximately €3,500,000 per project - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Europe rules. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia of organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (see [Annex B: Eligible Countries](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - Proposals must involve at least three neighbourhoods (urban, peri-urban, rural) located in different eligible countries. - Projects must integrate social sciences and humanities expertise and demonstrate participatory, transdisciplinary approaches. - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in [Annex C](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - At least 0.8% of the project budget must be allocated for engagement with the 'New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact'. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission opens: May 5, 2027. - Submission deadline: December 1, 2027, 17:00 Brussels time. - Proposals must follow the structure and page limits described in [Annex A and E](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) and the online [Application Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria and process are detailed in [Annex D and F](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - All applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must test or validate approaches in at least three neighbourhoods across different countries. - Proposals are expected to produce actionable guidelines and recommendations for broader uptake. - Collaboration with past and ongoing relevant research projects is strongly encouraged. - For full details, refer to the [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Full Topic Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-PARTICIPATION-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 – New European Bauhaus Facility](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-13-new-european-bauhaus-facility_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual: Application & Grant Management](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Novel combinations of knowledge and research methods to address social issues and advance a fair green transition of neighbourhoods - European Commission

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Novel combinations of knowledge and research methods to address social issues and advance a fair green transition of neighbourhoods - European Commission