Opens 5 May 2027

Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crime

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €6 million for about 2 grants of €3 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 5 May 2027. Deadline: 4 November 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

  • Improved, modern, uniform and validated tools, skills or methodologies as well as innovative training curricula are available for security practitioners (Police Authorities in Europe, Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations) to prevent, detect and deter criminal or terrorist offences under (…)
  • Enhanced understanding of the cultural and societal aspects of crime or terrorism/radicalisation offences under consideration as well as on the key challenges related to combating them
  • Evidence-based support is available to policymakers on shaping and tuning of regulation related to crime or terrorism/radicalisation offences under consideration
  • Enhanced perception by citizens that Europe is an area of freedom, justice, security and respect of privacy and human rights, thanks to, e.g., innovative awareness-raising campaigns explaining to citizens the key and evolving mechanisms of crime or terrorism/radicalisation offences under consideration, and how to (…)

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

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