Horizon Europe: Draft work programme 2027 contains new calls

A draft version of the work programme part "Horizontal Activities" is now available on the Commission’s Comitology Register.

New "KoWi Talk" podcast episode on coordinating an MSCA Doctoral Network published

We provide a concise overview and share practical insights from our advisory work.

KoWi seminar EU Kompakt I on 3-5 November 2026

The target group of the event includes newcomers to EU research funding, primarily EU grant officers, project managers and multipliers.

Save the date: interview trainings for ERC Consolidator Grant 2026

Registration opens on 9 July 2026 at 10:00.

Updated guidance on the practical implementation of lump sum projects

The update primarily provides clarifications on the practical implementation of lump sum proposals and projects, for example regarding the introduction of the detailed budget table as an online form.

Updated version of the MSCA model consortium agreement published

The model is intended for projects of the MSCA schemes Doctoral Networks and Staff Exchanges, and aims to support consortia in structuring their contractual collaboration.

List of eligible projects for EIC Transition 2026 now available 

The list now includes collaborative projects and projects funded through the Research Infrastructures programme.

ERC Advanced Grant 2026 information event on 3 June: registration

The target group are potential ERC applicants and EU research managers at German host institutions.

Living guidelines on responsible use of generative AI in research updated

Key elements include human accountability for scientific output, transparency on AI use, respect for data protection and intellectual property, and awareness of risks such as bias or hallucinations.

New MSCA reports published: Feedback to Policy Report 2026 & Report on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

With a dedicated budget of EUR 261 million, around 600 projects explicitly address issues such as gender equality, migration, social inclusion, and equal opportunities.