Nuclear Decommissioning (Lithuania)
This grant funds research and technical work for the safe decommissioning of Lithuania’s Ignalina nuclear power plant, focusing on radiological safety, waste management, and knowledge sharing.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €552 million total budget for 2021–2027; award size and duration vary by project.
Summary: Supports the safe decommissioning of Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant, focusing on radiological safety, waste management, and knowledge sharing.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change as new calls are released.
Description
The Ignalina Nuclear Decommissioning (Lithuania) programme, funded by the European Commission, aims to ensure the safe removal and decommissioning of two Soviet-design (Chernobyl-type) nuclear reactors at the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania. The programme addresses radiological safety challenges, nuclear waste management, and promotes knowledge sharing to deliver a safer environment and improved public health standards. It is a key initiative supporting Lithuania and the European Union in managing the technical, environmental, and safety complexities associated with nuclear decommissioning.
