Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling
EU-funded research for the development of innovative multi-scale models for effective air quality planning. Integration of regional, micro, and temporal models. Submission deadline: 22.09.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Development and validation of a chain of integrated, user-friendly multi-scale models for air quality assessment and planning at regional, urban, and microscale levels. Support of effective strategies to reduce air pollution and protect public health, as well as compliance with the requirements of the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Equipment and devices
Non-eligible expenses
- Retroactive costs
- Debt settlement
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Participation from EU and Horizon Europe associated countries
- Open market and technology dialogue prior to submission
- Fulfillment of the call requirements according to Horizon Europe General Annexes
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Project description
- Financial plan
- Ethics applications
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the model
- Scientific excellence
- Relevance to EU air quality policy
Description
The EU-funded research project “Developing Effective Air Quality Planning Strategies through Innovative Multi-Scale Modelling” supports public institutions, educational providers, non-profit organizations, and companies from EU member states and associated countries. With a total funding amount of €9,800,000 and a project duration of 36 months, a chain of integrated multi-scale models will be developed and validated. Regional, urban, and microscale aspects are linked to accurately represent spatial and temporal variability as well as atmospheric processes. Particular emphasis is placed on the consideration of microscale areas, urban canyon parameterization, and indoor emissions. Through an open market and technology dialogue prior to submission, innovative modeling approaches will be identified and synergies with European research infrastructures such as ACTRIS, FAIRMODE, and AQUILA will be leveraged. The funding rate is 100% for personnel costs, operating expenses, travel, equipment, and apparatus. Close collaboration with policymakers, environmental authorities, and vulnerable population groups ensures a participatory strategy development.
The project contributes to the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive and supports the development of air quality plans and roadmaps. In three consortium phases, prototypes will be simulated, validated, and prepared for application in policy measures. Proven methods from H2020 and LIFE projects such as PREPAIR and Malopolska are incorporated to avoid duplication of efforts and create synergies. Maximum transparency is pursued through open science practices and FAIR data principles. Evaluation will be based on innovation content, scientific excellence, and relevance to EU air quality policy. Submissions are possible until 22 September 2027, 17:00 Brussels time. The results aim to enable rapid, evidence-based decisions and protect public health.