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ERC Funding Rule Changes 2026-2027: What Researchers Need to Know

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The ERC 2026 Work Programme introduces a new two-part proposal structure, moves feasibility assessment to Step 2 only, and expands relocation funding. Further reforms confirmed for 2027 include wider eligibility windows, stricter resubmission blocks, and a new one-grant-per-scheme career limit. Here is what researchers and institutions need to know – and how to adapt their ERC strategy accordingly.

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MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 Call Closing in April

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MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 call under Horizon Europe closes on 16 April 2026. This guide summarises funding rates, eligibility conditions, consortium requirements, proposal structure and key updates for applicants preparing proposals.

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Upcoming Horizon Europe 2026 Calls and EC Information Days

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The European Commission has published the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programmes, with EUR 14 billion available for research and innovation. This article summarises key 2026 call deadlines and upcoming Horizon Europe Information Days to help organisations prepare their proposals and build strong consortia.

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EU Funding After Brexit

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After Brexit, the UK Government decided to associate only to the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes. An agreement between the European Commission and the UK Government was reached in late 2023. According to the agreement,… 

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UK association to Horizon Europe

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The UK becomes fully associated to the Horizon Europe programme from January 2024 Due to Brexit, it has taken quite a while for the UK to associate with the Horizon Europe programme, which officially started… 

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About Horizon Europe Programme

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The total budget for the current EU key science funding programme, Horizon Europe, running from 2021 to 2027, is approximately EUR 95.5 billion. By facilitating collaboration between different countries, the programme tackles climate change, helps…