Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: €18,000,000 total; typically ~€9,000,000 per project; 2 grants expected; project duration usually 3–5 years
Summary: Funds research to advance knowledge and conservation of deep sea ecosystems, supporting biodiversity mapping, technology development, and ecosystem monitoring for informed management actions.
Key Information: Single-stage call; strong international/EU collaboration required; open to a broad range of legal entities.