Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU
EU-wide call for a coordination and support action to better integrate Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and STEM subjects in research and innovation initiatives. Submission possible until 23.09.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Strengthening the collaboration and linkage between social sciences, humanities, and STEM disciplines at the EU level through the development of a common monitoring and impact evaluation framework, promoting exchange between projects and policy stakeholders, and creating a forum for evidence-based policy advice.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Subcontractor services
- Event costs
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Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt settlement
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Involvement of institutions from EU member states or associated countries
- Experience in transnational research and innovation projects
- Compliance with Horizon Europe participation conditions
Documents required for application
- Tender documents for PCP/PPI
- Market consultation report
- CSA application form
- Detailed budget table
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Quality and methodology of the approach
- Expected effect and impact
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
The EU-wide funding initiative aims to sustainably strengthen the collaboration between Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and STEM disciplines in research and innovation projects. By establishing a common monitoring and impact evaluation framework, systematic data collection and analysis are enabled, making the progress of SSH-STEM integration transparent and comprehensible. Additionally, the initiative creates a forum where project representatives, policymakers, and research funders engage in dialogue, exchange best practice examples, and develop evidence-based recommendations for policy advice. Annual events showcase innovative cooperation models and promote the practical transfer of research results into political strategies and societal applications.
Eligible for funding are public institutions, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, as well as companies from EU member states and associated countries that are active in transnational research and innovation projects. The initiative is implemented as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) with a funding amount of up to €3.5 million at 100% funding rate. Personnel and material costs, travel expenses, subcontractor services, event costs, and publication costs are eligible; real estate acquisitions, retrospective costs, and debt settlements are not eligible. The application deadline is 23 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Proposals will be evaluated based on innovativeness, methodological quality, expected impact, and implementation efficiency. Applications must comply with Horizon Europe participation conditions and demonstrate experience in transnational projects. A detailed budget plan, a CSA application form, and a market consultation report are mandatory components of the submission.