Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027

Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027 (EIT Urban Mobility) provides indicative €1,400,000 to support short education and fellowship activities (MSA1–MSA5) including summer schools, new master programmes, university integration and I&E fellowship activities. Projects must run 9 to 12 months, end by 31 December 2027, and demonstrate alignment with EIT Urban Mobility strategic objectives, EIT Label requirements, scalability and financial sustainability. Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States or Third Countries associated to Horizon Europe, and proposals may be mono-participant or multi-participant consortia as specified in the Call Manual. Applications must be submitted via the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) by 3 September 2026 17:00 CEST and queries can be sent to academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu.

What it funds

Scope

Grants to develop and deliver challenge-based, intersectoral and international higher-education activities that build skills for sustainable urban mobility, including summer schools, new or joined EIT Urban Mobility Master programmes, I&E Fellowship participation, and other education activities supporting startup creation.

Funding and duration:Indicative EIT funding for the Call is €1,400,000; projects run 9 to 12 months (until 31 December 2027) ¹.

Who can apply

Universities, academic consortia and education-focused innovators established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated third countries. Proposals may be mono-participant (single legal entity) or multi-participant consortia (minimum two independent entities from two different eligible countries) as specified in the Call Manual.

Key dates

Deadline for applications:3 September 2026, 17:00 CEST. Evaluation: Sept-Oct 2026. Results communicated: November 2026. Contracts signed: December 2026. Projects start: 1 January 2027.

1. 1MSA1 Summer schools for Master students
2. 2MSA2 New EIT Urban Mobility Master programmes
3. 3MSA3 New universities joining existing Master School programmes
4. 4MSA4 I&E Master programmes joining the I&E Fellowship
5. 5MSA5 Other educational activities contributing to startups created by students and graduates

Further information, documentation and the Call Manual are available on the Call webpage:Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027 ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Call documentation, budget allocation table and submission instructions are published in the Call Manual on the EIT Urban Mobility call page: eiturbanmobility.eu.

Basic facts and timeline

Call identity and administrative details

Opportunity Title:Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027. Identifier: HORIZON-EIT. Reference on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: competitive call 14421 (CCM id: 48939761). Associated project: EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2026-2028 (Project Id 101269525).

Total indicative budget:The total indicative EIT funding allocated to this Call is €1,400,000. The allocation across activity types is defined in section 4.1 of the Call Manual.

Call type and duration:Multi-topic open call. Projects may last 9 to 12 months, with a latest end date of 31 December 2027 and tentative start date 1 January 2027.

Deadline (single-stage):Submission deadline: 3 September 2026, 17:00 CEST. Deadline model: single-stage.

What activities are eligible

The Call supports five distinct activity types under the EIT Urban Mobility Master School and I&E Fellowship umbrella. Proposals must align with EIT Urban Mobility education and training strategic objectives and comply with EIT Label requirements.

1. 1MSA1: Summer schools for Master students.
2. 2MSA2: New EIT Urban Mobility Master programmes.
3. 3MSA3: New universities joining the existing EIT Urban Mobility Master School programmes.
4. 4MSA4: Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Master programmes that join the EIT Urban Mobility I&E Fellowship.
5. 5MSA5: Other educational activities contributing to KPI EITHE05.1 (startups created by students and graduates from EIT labelled programmes).

Who can apply and eligibility

Eligible applicants described in the Call documentation include universities, academic consortia, and education-focused innovators. The Call accepts proposals from legal entities established in EU Member States and Third Countries associated to Horizon Europe. The Call allows mono-participant proposals and multi-participant proposals (details below).

Eligible Applicant Types:Primary targeted applicants: universities, higher education institutions, academic consortia, and education-focused innovators. The broader community addressed in communications also references cities, regions, government and industry stakeholders; partnerships with research institutes, SMEs and non-profits are typical and may be part of consortia depending on activity type.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic eligibility):Organisations established in Member States of the European Union and Third Countries associated to Horizon Europe are eligible to apply.

Consortium Requirement:Both mono-participant and multi-participant proposals are allowed. Mono-participant proposals must be submitted by a legal entity established in an eligible country (EU Member State or associated Third Country). Multi-participant proposals must include at least two independent legal entities from two different eligible countries. If a proposal involves entities from only one eligible country, applicants must explain how the project will achieve a pan-European dimension.

Financial and contractual aspects

Funding under this Call is EIT financial support (subgranting from EIT Urban Mobility). The Call manual and associated templates specify contractual documents and conditions.

Funding Type:Grant/subgrant (EIT financial support to selected proposals).

Funding Amount and allocation:Total indicative budget for the call: €1,400,000. Individual award amounts per project are not specified in the public summary and will be allocated according to the table in Call Manual section 4.1.

Co-funding requirement:The public call text does not explicitly state a uniform co-funding percentage. Proposals must demonstrate financial sustainability and long-term impact. Applicants should consult the Call Manual and Guidelines for Applicants for specific co-funding or budget contribution rules per activity type.

Application process and required templates

Applications must be submitted through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite). The Call Manual (section 7 Proposal submission Process) and the Guidelines for Applicants provide procedural and technical instructions. An info webinar was organised on 17 June 2026 to explain process and finance topics.

1. 1Submission channel: EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite). Select call Master School and Fellowship 2027.
2. 2Proposal form: use NetSuite application form as provided in the portal and follow Call Manual instructions (section 7).
3. 3Deadlines: final submission by 3 September 2026, 17:00 CEST.
4. 4Evaluation period: September–October 2026; communication of results: November 2026; signature of subgrant agreement: December 2026; project start (tentative): 1 January 2027.

Available templates and reference documents:Call Manual, Guidelines for Applicants, Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template, Declaration of Honour template, EIT Label Handbooks (for Fellowships, degree programmes, non-degree education and certification), EIT Urban Mobility Master School Agreement – Annex B, Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement (AGA), Project Implementation Handbook, EIT Impact Framework (2022-2027), EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027 and additional reference documents listed on the Call webpage.

Evaluation, selection and post-award

Evaluation will take place September–October 2026. Communication of results is expected in November 2026 with signature of subgrant agreements in December 2026. Projects are expected to run until 31 December 2027. Applicants should consult the Call Manual for eligibility checks, award criteria, scoring and EIT Label compliance requirements.

Application stages and selection steps:The call follows a single-stage submission model. Practically applicants will pass through proposal submission, eligibility check, evaluation (technical/quality assessment), internal decision and award/notification, and contracting — a sequence of at least four operational stages.

Success rates:No historical success rate or target acceptance rate is published in the call summary. Applicants should assume competitive selection and design proposals aligned with EIT Urban Mobility KPIs and EIT Label quality standards.

Technical and thematic scope

The Call targets education and training activities specifically focused on sustainable urban mobility. Emphasis is on high-quality, challenge-based, intersectoral and international education that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, increases student and graduate volumes, strengthens links to industry and cities, and supports startup creation via EIT labelled programmes.

Target sector(s):Primary thematic sector: transport and urban mobility, with cross-cutting relevance to education, innovation and entrepreneurship. Secondary themes include sustainable cities, climate/urban sustainability, and industry-academia collaboration.

Operational and contact information

Apply via the Programmes Portal:programmes-portal.eiturbanmobility.eu. For call-specific questions contact academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu. An information webinar recording is available; the live info session for this call was held on 17 June 2026.

Structured answers to the categorisation questions

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: Primary eligible applicant types explicitly named are universities, academic consortia and education-focused innovators. In practice and per Call Manual, legal entities from higher education institutions, research organisations, non-profits, SMEs and other partners may participate within multi-participant proposals where relevant. Public authorities (cities, regions) and industry partners are referenced as relevant stakeholders for collaboration.
2. 2Funding Type: The financial mechanism is EIT financial support — a grant/subgrant awarded by EIT Urban Mobility under the EIT/Horizon Europe framework.
3. 3Consortium Requirement: Other. The Call permits both mono-participant and multi-participant proposals. Mono-participant proposals must be legal entities established in eligible countries; multi-participant proposals require at least two independent entities from two different eligible countries. Specific activity types may impose particular consortium requirements detailed in the Call Manual.
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU Member States and Third Countries associated to Horizon Europe.
5. 5Target Sector: Sustainable urban mobility and associated education, innovation and entrepreneurship activities. Cross-cutting sectors: transport, urban planning, climate and city-industry-academia collaboration.
6. 6Mentioned Countries: The call text lists regions rather than specific country names: EU Member States and Third Countries associated with Horizon Europe. No individual country names are explicitly listed in the public summary.
7. 7Project Stage: The Call targets education programme design, delivery and short-term implementation (development, demonstration/delivery and validation of educational activities). Projects typically span programme setup/delivery rather than early-stage research or deep commercialization; expected maturity is development, validation and demonstration within the education/training domain.
8. 8Funding Amount: Total indicative budget €1,400,000. Per-project amounts are not publicly specified and are allocated according to the Call Manual section 4.1.
9. 9Application Type: Open call, single-stage submission via NetSuite on the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal.
10. 10Nature of Support: Money (financial support / grant). Additionally, selection confers access to EIT labelling, network benefits and non-monetary services such as branding, access to EIT community activities and potential industry and city linkages.
11. 11Application Stages: At least 4 operational stages (submission, eligibility check, evaluation, communication/award and contracting) though submission is single-stage.
12. 12Success Rates: Not published in the call documentation. No numerical success rate is provided; selection is competitive.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: Not explicitly stated in the public summary. Applicants must ensure financial sustainability and follow the Call Manual for any specific co-funding or budget contribution requirements tied to activity types.

Application form structure and templates (what applicants should prepare)

Applicants must complete the NetSuite proposal form and attach supporting documents. The Call Manual and Guidelines for Applicants detail required sections and annexes. The most relevant templates and handbooks available for download on the Call webpage include:

1. 1Call Manual (includes section 4.1 on budget allocation and section 7 on submission process).
2. 2Guidelines for Applicants (instructions on content and assessment criteria).
3. 3Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template — the subgrant contract template that successful applicants will sign.
4. 4Declaration of Honour (DoH) template — standard applicant declaration.
5. 5EIT Label Handbook for EIT Fellowships and EIT Label Handbook for planning, labelling and reviewing degree programmes — quality and labelling requirements.
6. 6EIT Label Handbook for Quality system for non-degree education and training and EIT Competence Certification Model.
7. 7EIT Urban Mobility Master School Agreement — Annex B (operational arrangement for Master School participants).
8. 8Additional reference documents: Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement, Project Implementation Handbook, EIT Impact Framework and EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027.

Typical proposal sections to prepare (reflecting standard EIT call structure and the Call Manual): project summary, objectives and alignment with EIT Urban Mobility strategic goals, detailed work plan and schedule (9–12 months), consortium description and roles, description of educational content and challenge-based learning approach, KPI contribution (including KPI EITHE05.1 for startup creation where applicable), budget breakdown and justification, dissemination and exploitation plan, quality assurance and EIT Label compliance, risk assessment and sustainability plan, and legal/administrative attachments (Declaration of Honour, legal entity IDs, financial documents if requested).

Mentioned support events and contact points

Info webinar:online information session held 17 June 2026, 11:00–13:00 CEST. Recording and materials are available via the Call webpage. Contact for queries: academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu.

For technical submission, use the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite). Further call details are hosted on the EIT Urban Mobility call webpage and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal call listing. Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027 - EIT Urban Mobility

This call summary refers to the public information published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the EIT Urban Mobility websites. Applicants must consult the full Call Manual, Guidelines for Applicants and templates for binding requirements and precise instructions. Call listing on EU Portal ¹

Concluding summary

The Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2027 is an EIT Urban Mobility open call inviting universities, academic consortia and education-focused innovators from EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries to propose short-term (9–12 month) education and fellowship activities. The Call funds five activity types ranging from summer schools to new Master programmes and activities that contribute to startup creation by students and graduates. Total indicative funding for the call is €1,400,000. The process is single-stage, submissions are made through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite), and applicants must follow the Call Manual, Guidelines and provided templates. The competition is designed to enhance challenge-based, intersectoral, international education in sustainable urban mobility and to grow EIT-labelled programmes that strengthen ties with industry and cities while boosting innovation and entrepreneurship among students and graduates.

Footnotes

1. 1Call Manual, Guidelines for Applicants and all templates referenced are available on the Call webpage and must be consulted for full eligibility, evaluation criteria and contractual obligations.

Funding Scope and Amounts

The total indicative EIT funding allocated to this Call is €1,400,000 ¹. Funding amounts vary by activity type and are detailed in section 4.1 of the Call Manual ².

Activity Types Eligible:Five activity types are eligible: MSA1 (Summer schools for Master students), MSA2 (New EIT Urban Mobility Master programmes), MSA3 (New universities joining existing Master School programmes), MSA4 (I&E Master programmes joining the I&E Fellowship), and MSA5 (Other educational activities contributing to startup creation KPI) ³.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include universities, academic consortia, and education-focused innovators established in EU Member States or Third Countries associated with Horizon Europe ⁴.

1. 1Mono-participant proposals: Must be submitted by a single legal entity from one eligible country
2. 2Multi-participant proposals: Must consist of at least two independent entities from two different eligible countries
3. 3Pan-European dimension: Consortia from one country must explain how they achieve pan-European impact

Key Dates and Timeline

Project Duration and Requirements

Proposals must cover a duration of 9 to 12 months, ending by 31 December 2027 ⁵. Projects must demonstrate alignment with EIT Urban Mobility’s strategic objectives, comply with EIT Label requirements, and show potential for long-term impact, scalability, and financial sustainability ⁶.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) by selecting the call 'Master School and Fellowship 2027' ⁷. Applicants should consult the Call Manual (section 7) and Guidelines for Applicants for detailed submission instructions ⁸.

Info Session:EIT Urban Mobility hosted an online information session on 17 June 2026, 11:00–13:00 CEST. A recording is available on the Call webpage ⁹.

Contact and Support

All applicants may contact EIT Urban Mobility at academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu to resolve concerns about procedures or Call content ¹⁰.

Footnotes

1. 1Total indicative funding: €1,400,000 EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
2. 2Funding allocation table in section 4.1 of the Call Manual EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
3. 3Five eligible activity types: MSA1–MSA5 EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
4. 4Eligible countries: EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated Third Countries EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
5. 5Project duration: 9–12 months, ending 31 December 2027 EU Funding Portal
6. 6Requirements: alignment with strategic objectives, EIT Label compliance, scalability, and financial sustainability EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
7. 7Submission portal: EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
8. 8Submission guidance: Call Manual section 7 and Guidelines for Applicants EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
9. 9Info session recording available on Call webpage EIT Urban Mobility Call Page
10. 10Contact email: academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu EIT Urban Mobility Call Page