Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health
Funding of transnational research and innovation projects for the evidence-based implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum with a focus on inclusion, integration, and health; submission deadline 23.09.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of research and innovation to improve the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum as well as to promote inclusion, integration, and health equity for migrants and refugees.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Services (subcontractors)
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Consortium of at least three independent partners from EU Member States or associated countries
- Proof of financial and operational capacity
- Submission electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Documents required for application
- Part A Online Form
- Part B Project Document
- Attachments for Legal and Financial Validation
- Ethics Self-Assessment
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content
- Relevance to EU policy priorities
- Quality and efficiency of project implementation
Description
Within the framework of the call "Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health," transnational research and innovation projects are funded that aim at evidence-based implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. The objective is to improve migration and asylum administration through novel approaches in the areas of inclusion, integration, and equal health opportunities for migrants and refugees. Addressed topics include, among others, age assessment procedures for minors, solidarity-based resettlement mechanisms, and data integration into national health systems. The projects contribute to the development of fair, efficient, and human rights-based administrations while simultaneously promoting innovative pathways for labor market access, housing, healthcare, recognition of qualifications, and youth participation. Funding is provided to companies, NGOs, universities, and public institutions from EU Member States and associated countries in a consortium structure with at least three independent partners. Researchers are encouraged to apply interdisciplinary methods and to strengthen the gender and open science aspects.
The funding program offers 100% financing of up to €4 million for a duration of up to 36 months. Support is provided as start-up funding (advance payment, interim and final installments) and reimburses expenses for personnel, materials, travel, as well as subcontractor services. The deadline for submitting complete applications via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is September 23, 2026. Evaluation criteria include innovation content, political relevance, and implementation quality. An exception is the possibility to integrate Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) and Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (PPI) to directly contribute to market and policy shaping. The call is addressed to university experts, research institutions, and civil society actors who wish to jointly make a sustainable contribution to integration and health in Europe.