Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €22 million for about 6 grants of €2 million to €3.7 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 2 March 2027. Deadline for the first stage: 4 May 2027 (cut-off 2 of a series).

What the call wants to achieve

• EU institutions and national decision-makers, civil society organisations and other societal actors and citizens at large are better equipped, with new data, knowledge and methods, to confront threats and challenges of democracies as well as to enhance their inclusiveness and participatory elan.
• Strengthened citizens’ long-lasting engagement in the democratic life, including but going beyond electoral processes, and increased trust in democratic institutions.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

All cut-off dates

• 4 May 2027
• 30 September 2027

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