Nuclear Safety and Decommissioning
Supports safe decommissioning of Soviet-design nuclear reactors and obsolete research facilities in Bulgaria and Slovakia to protect the environment and human health.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: €626 million total for 2021–2027; award size/project duration varies by call and project.
Summary: Supports safe decommissioning of Soviet-design nuclear reactors and obsolete research facilities in Bulgaria and Slovakia to protect environment and human health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; timelines and details are subject to confirmation.
Description
The European Commission's Nuclear Safety and Decommissioning programme provides funding to ensure the safe removal and decommissioning of six older Soviet-design nuclear reactors in Bulgaria and Slovakia, as well as the decommissioning and radioactive waste management of obsolete Joint Research Centre nuclear research installations. The programme aims to protect the environment and human health, support knowledge sharing, and enhance nuclear safety across the European Union. Funding is directed at supporting Bulgaria and Slovakia in implementing their national decommissioning programmes, with an emphasis on knowledge transfer and fostering synergies in nuclear safety and waste management.
