Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship funding program for research and innovation, running from 2021 to 2027 with a total budget of €95.5 billion (CAD $140 billion).
The program aims to tackle global challenges, enhance European industrial competitiveness and align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Through Canada’s association with Pillar II of Horizon Europe, Carleton researchers can apply and receive funding for collaborative research under Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness on the same terms as EU participants.
Visit the Horizon Europe website for more information, or view the available work programmes for 2025.
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Pillar II Funding Opportunities
Pillar II of Horizon Europe promotes interdisciplinary, cross-sector and cross-border collaboration across the following six clusters:
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Cluster 1: Health
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Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
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Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
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Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
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Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
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Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
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How to Apply to Horizon Europe
- Step 1: Create an EU Login
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All participants must create an EU Login account to access the Horizon Europe portal. When registering, use Carleton’s Participant Identification Code (PIC number) to link your application to the university: 999879978. - Step 2: Identify a Call for Proposals
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Visit the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to search for calls. Use the following filters:- Programming period: 2021-2027
- Programme: Horizon Europe
- Programme part: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
You can also view the cluster-specific calls directly from our website.
- Step 3: Build a Consortium
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All Horizon Europe projects require collaboration between a minimum of three organizations from different countries:- Carleton (Canada) counts as the first.
- The other two must be from the EU or an associated country.
- At least one organization must be from an EU Member State.
- Step 4: Draft the Proposal
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Horizon Europe proposals consist of two parts:- Part A: Administrative forms that include general information on participants, budget, ethics, security and gender equality.
- Part B: Technical and research descriptions of the project. This includes objectives, methodology, impact assessment, dissemination plans and budget justification.
- Step 5: Submit Your Proposal
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There is an internal and external submission process:- Internal review and approval: TBD
- External submission: Proposals should be submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal 24 hours before the deadline.
Other Funding Opportunities and Awards
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Destination Horizon Grants
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EU Missions
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Mitacs – Horizon Europe International Mobility Award
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New European Bauhaus
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Internal Funding
Horizon Europe Partnership Development Grant
Supports Carleton faculty members in developing networks or partnerships in preparation of submitting a proposal to Horizon Europe Pillar II.
New Horizon Europe Teams Channel
Request to join our Teams channel for more cluster/mission-specific information for you and your research team!
Events
Find potential partners, learn from experts and ask questions.
Matchmaking Events
Upcoming Information Sessions
Past Information Sessions
Resources
- Work Programmes
View the available work programmes for 2025. - EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Discover current funding opportunities. - European Partnerships
Learn about the different types of partnerships and ways to participate. - Partner Search
Find potential partners in Europe. - CORDIS – EU Research Results
Access information about EU research and development projects. - National Contact Points
For external assistance on navigating Horizon Europe.
Questions? Book a meeting!
Schedule a meeting with Carleton’s International Research Facilitator.
Contact Us
Reach out for more information on Horizon Europe funding.
