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Lund University will host a Horizon Europe workshop in Lund 27–28 November 2024 aimed at early career researchers from Lund University, Imperial College London and KU Leuven.

To participate, contact a colleague at one or both participating institutions and submit a joint application by 20 September.

Purpose

The workshop focuses on Horizon Europe Pillar II and provides opportunities for collaborative ventures in all academic fields, ultimately aiming at Horizon Europe projects and long-term partnerships.

The workshop is run by experienced research support staff and will give participants the framework needed to put together an optimised application. There will also be time for networking and to start preparing a joint application.

Target group

Early career researchers with a PhD degree (max 7 years after PhD – eligibility window according to ERC StG rules) employed at Lund University, Imperial College London and KU Leuven.

Funding

The workshop is free of charge and travel and accommodation (2 nights) up to SEK 10 000 per participant from the partner universities are covered by Lund University. All meals are included in the workshop.

The department of the Lund University researcher is responsible for travel arrangements (accommodation, travel) of the collaborators. Funds will be transferred to the department of the Lund University researcher after the workshop. No funds can be transferred to the collaborators.

Application

Applications are made through a special application form. The application is submitted by the participating Lund University early career researcher and should include participation of an early career researcher from Imperial College London and/or KU Leuven.

Deadline for applications is 20 September 2024.

Link to special application form

Read more about Horizon Europe

Read more about LU International Impact Actions

The European Green Deal aims to support the transition to an environmentally sustainable and circular economy. A key element is to support research and innovation in several different areas, from biodiversity, food systems and environmental pollution to sustainable access to natural resources and green communities. Much of the funding is channeled through cluster 6 of Horizon Europe, as well as through the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE) partnership.

The Work Programme 2023-2024 for cluster 6 on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment contains only four remaining call topics that close on 24 September 2024. 5 million Euros are budgeted for a call topic to fund one project addressing fall armyworm pests and 28 million Euros are allocated to fund 5 projects under three call topics related to land, ocean and water for climate action.

• HORIZON-CL6-2024-FARM2FORK-03-1
  • Spotlight on plant priority pest: fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
• HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02
  • New knowledge and innovations for climate-smart farming – connecting research stations
  • Overcoming barriers and delivering innovative solutions to enable the green transition
  • Closing the research gaps on Essential Biogeochemical Ocean Variables (EOVs) in support of global assessments

The work programme for 2025 is under construction and the preliminary launch is expected during Q1 2025. In the draft version for cluster 6, there are 82 dedicated topics.

If you are interested in taking part of the planned call topics for 2025 (draft work programme) for Cluster 6 or for Mission Soil (or other parts of Horizon Europe), please send an email to LU Research Services (forskningsservice@fs.lu.se).

The Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE) partnership

In addition to the opportunities in cluster 6, there are further opportunities from the CBE partnership in 2024. The CBE budget for this autumn’s calls is €213 million and is divided into 18 call themes. In total, the CBE expects to fund around 30 projects, with a deadline for proposals of September 18, 2024.

Read more about all the topics

Although the CBE JU calls follow the same rules and procedures as the Horizon Europe calls, there are some important differences in the project requirements that are worth considering. These include the level of reimbursement to for-profit organisations as well as the scope of the application in terms of page count.

Interested in other Cluster 6 related partnerships?

In connection to cluster 6 there are several collaborative funding initiatives, so called Partnerships:

• Circular Bio-based Europe
• Rescuing Biodiversity to Safeguard Life on Earth (Biodiversa+)
• Climate Neutral, Sustainable and Productive Blue Economy
• Water4all ”Water security for the planet”
• Animal Health and Wellfare
• Agriculture of Data
• Safe & Sustainable Food Systems
• Agroecology ”Accelerating Farming Systems Transition”

Granted Cluster 6 projects at Lund University

At the time of writing, LU have 23 granted Horizon Europe projects connected to Cluster 6, including Mission Soil and the CBE partnership, listed below. Two of these are coordinated from LU. For more information about these projects search their acronym in the LU Research Portal.

Further information

• Planning grants are available from LUfor researchers that apply as a coordinator for a proposal.
• There is still also a possibility to apply for a planning grant for collaborative Horizon proposals from Region Skåne. Planeringsbidrag för fler skånska ansökningar till Horisont Europa – Utveckling Skåne (skane.se)
• We recommend that you sign up as an expert in Horizon Europe.Becoming an external evaluator is a great way to get practical insight into what makes a successful application to the Framework Programme. Read more on our blog; European Commission – Work as an expert

If you are interested to know more about EU-funding or aim to apply for a specific call, don’t hesitate to contact us at Research Services for support.