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

May 6, 2025 (opening) | September 18, 2025 (deadline)

€1,500,000–€3,000,000 lump sum; single grant awarded

Funds a project to provide administrative, analytical, and strategic support to ESFRI, strengthening coordination and impact of European research infrastructures.

Only one project will be funded under this call.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe call supports a single project to provide comprehensive administrative, analytical, and strategic support for the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI). The aim is to enhance ESFRI’s efficiency, impact, and visibility, and to reinforce the global competitiveness of the European Research Area (ERA). The funded project will assist the ESFRI Chair and Executive Board, facilitate the development and publication of the ESFRI Roadmap and Landscape Analysis, strengthen analytical capacity, and implement ESFRI’s communication and outreach strategy. It will also promote cooperation and the exchange of best practices among research infrastructures, managers, stakeholders, and funding bodies, ensuring alignment with ERA-related initiatives and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). All software developed must be open source. The workplan should be flexible to adapt to ESFRI’s evolving needs, and collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 6, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 18, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available for this topic: €3,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: €1,500,000–€3,000,000 (lump sum) - Only one project will be funded --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from eligible countries as specified in the [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Proposals must be submitted by consortia meeting Horizon Europe requirements. - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a consortium member. - A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they have made provisions for their participants (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the specific application form for HORIZON-CSA Lump Sum Grant. - Follow the proposal page limits and layout described in the application system and [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Evaluation and award criteria are outlined in the General Annexes. - Only one project will be selected for funding. --- ## Additional Information - All software developed must be open source, under a CC0 or recommended open source license. - Proposals are encouraged to include the JRC Support Services Directorate. - The project must be able to adapt to evolving ESFRI support needs. - For further details, consult the [topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) and the [Work Programme](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-3-research-infrastructures_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&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 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Work Programme: Research Infrastructures](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-3-research-infrastructures_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Application Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Link or Details | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission General | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Funding & Tenders IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

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