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A curated overview of relevant EU calls — Erasmus+, Horizon, LIFE, Digital Europe and more. Browse freely, filter by theme, and find where your project belongs.
All relevant calls
Curated by theme, refreshed regularly. Each entry links to the official call.
Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PEX-COVE
This action establishes transnational networks of VET institutions, employers and authorities. The aim is to build skills ecosystems for the green and digital transitions across EQF levels 3–8.
- Deadline
- 09/03/2026
- Budget
- Part of €5.2B (2026 budget)
BUILD UP Skills – National Platforms on Energy Efficiency Skills for the Clean Energy Transition
LIFE-2026-CET-BUILDSKILLS
Supports national platforms that bring together public authorities, VET providers, the construction sector and building professionals. The aim is to identify skills gaps and design upskilling and reskilling actions for energy renovation and nearly-zero energy buildings.
- Deadline
- 09/16/2026
- Budget
- Part of €85.5M (CET envelope)
Supporting Digitalisation of Distribution System Operators for a Smart Energy Transition
LIFE-2026-CET-DIGITAL
Supports distribution system operators in digitalising their networks and services. A Smart Grid Academy component provides training and capacity building for DSO staff on digital tools.
- Deadline
- 09/16/2026
- Budget
- Part of €85.5M (CET envelope)
"Artistic Intelligence": Harnessing the Power of the Arts to Address Complex Challenges, Enhance Soft Skills and Boost Innovation
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01
Research and pilots on how the arts can build transversal competences, innovation cultures and problem-solving skills. The call focuses on evidence linking artistic practice with competitiveness and social innovation.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €4.5M–€5M × up to 3 projects
Citizenship Education as Part of Lifelong Learning
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09
Research on integrating citizenship education across lifelong learning pathways. The aim is to produce evidence-based recommendations for formal and non-formal education at all stages.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3.5M–€4M × up to 4 projects
Contribution of Basic Skills to Productivity, Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Growth
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-05
Causal research on how foundational literacy and numeracy skills affect productivity, innovation and economic growth. It also looks at policy levers for lifelong learning systems.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3M–€4M × up to 3 projects
Digital and Media Literacy as Drivers for Democratic and Civic Resilience
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10
Research on how digital and media literacy can strengthen democratic resilience. It also examines the impact of AI and disinformation on civic society and what this means for educational and policy interventions.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3.5M–€4M × up to 3 projects
Fostering Competences for the Green Transition
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07
Research on how education and training systems can build competences for the green transition. The call mentions curriculum design, non-formal learning and institutional change.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3M–€4M × up to 3 projects
Government in Transition – How Governments Change the Way They Work and Prepare the Civil Service for the Future
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-03
Funds research on how governments change the way they work in response to digital, green, and social transformations. It also examines civil service skills and institutional capacities for future challenges.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3.5M–€4M × up to 2 projects
Impact of Digital Tools Outside School and for Communication on Educational Outcomes and Mental Health
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04
Longitudinal research on how social media and out-of-school technology use affect learning outcomes and youth mental health. The topic also seeks evidence on protective factors and guidelines.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3M–€4M × up to 3 projects
Making Europe a Global Magnet for Talent – Attracting and Retaining Students, Researchers and High-Skilled Workers
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06
Research on what helps Europe attract and retain students, researchers and high-skilled workers. The topic also examines educational systems, qualification recognition and mobility.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3M–€3.3M × up to 3 projects
Open Topic: Strengthen Europe's Social Model and Sustainable Competitiveness Through Productivity
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02
Research on productivity drivers that are compatible with inclusion and sustainability. The call looks at institutions, skills, technology uptake and comparative policy analysis.
- Deadline
- 09/23/2026
- Budget
- €3M–€4M × up to 3 projects