Support for the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform to address cross-sectoral challenges and non-power applications of ionising radiation

HORIZON-EURATOM is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Euratom Research and Training Programme to support the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) in structuring activities and promoting cross-sectoral and non-power applications of ionising radiation. The topic offers an indicative EU contribution of around €500,000 (lump sum funding) for an expected single grant with an indicative duration of 36 months. Eligible legal entities are those established in EU Member States and Euratom-associated countries (as of publication: Ukraine and Switzerland), and public research organisations and higher education establishments must have a Gender Equality Plan where required; SNETP secretariat and running costs are explicitly ineligible. Proposals must be submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 15 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time, following the standard CSA application format and lump sum payment conditions.

Support for the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP)

One-line summary

What this call funds

Coordination and Support Action to strengthen SNETP: structuring platform activities, consolidating cross‑sector networks, developing technology roadmaps and deployment strategies, fostering links with other ETIPs (including health and space sectors), improving accessibility and reusability of project data, and supporting Horizon Europe integration for non-power ionising radiation applications and radiation protection.

Who can apply:Consortia of legal entities established in eligible Euratom countries (see General Annex B). As of publication Ukraine and Switzerland are associated to the Euratom programme; JRC may participate in consortia. Proposals must respect the general admissibility, capacity and exclusion rules in the Euratom Work Programme ¹.

1. 1Action type: EURATOM-CSA (Coordination and Support Action)
2. 2Project duration: indicative 3 years
3. 3Eligible costs: lump sum funding (lump sum model applies)

Scope highlights: focus on cross-sectoral nuclear and non-power uses of ionising radiation (medical, industrial, space, maritime), integration with non-nuclear energy roadmaps, materials/digital/AI aspects, radiation protection education and training, stakeholder communication, and a sustainability/financial plan for continuation. SNETP secretariat running costs are not eligible.

Key administrative points:Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must follow the Application Form layout and page limits indicated for CSAs; evaluation and award follow the General Annexes of the Euratom Work Programme ¹.

1. 1Prepare a detailed lump-sum breakdown per work package (the lump-sum model applies)
2. 2Include a financial and sustainability plan for continuation beyond EU funding
3. 3Ensure data management and FAIR principles for produced data

Footnotes

1. 1Full topic text, conditions, deadlines and documents are published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Support for the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform HORIZON-EURATOM Topic page.

Support for the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform to address cross-sectoral challenges and non-power applications of ionising radiation (HORIZON-EURATOM-2026-01-06)

Programme: Euratom Research and Training Programme (EURATOM) — Call: Nuclear research and training (HORIZON-EURATOM-2026-01). Type of action: EURATOM-CSA (Coordination and Support Action). Type of MGA: EURATOM Action Grant Budget-Based [EURATOM-AG]. Deadline model: single-stage. Planned opening date: 24 March 2026. Deadline date: 15 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. Indicative project duration: 3 years. Indicative EU contribution per project: around €500,000. Funding modality: lump sum (Horizon Europe/Euratom lump sum decision applies). SNETP’s secretariat and other running costs are explicitly not eligible.

Opportunity focus and objectives:This CSA funds targeted studies, data collection, analysis and workshops to strengthen and orient the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) towards cross-sectoral and non-power applications, and to foster collaboration across European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs). Core objectives include: structuring SNETP activities and consolidating networks across Euratom technology areas alongside IGDTP and the European Radiation Research Platforms consortium (MEENAS); integrating nuclear and non-nuclear energy roadmaps, including integration of NPPs into sustainable, low-carbon, smart energy systems and the development of power systems for space applications; emphasizing non-power applications of ionising radiation (e.g., medical, industrial, space) with optimal radiation protection; identifying research priorities and key actions for EU policy instruments (e.g., SET Plan updates, annual reports); enhancing communication of platform activities to policymakers and stakeholders beyond power generation; facilitating cross-project cooperation EU-wide to ensure accessibility and reusability of data; preparing a financial and sustainability plan for continuation beyond the funded action.

Scope and expected activities

SNETP, as a European technology and innovation platform for safe, secure, reliable and efficient nuclear systems, is expected in 2026–2027 to:

• Integrate research and innovation on nuclear safety at EU level while stimulating innovation in nuclear technologies beyond traditional power applications (health, industrial processing, space).
• Advance cross-sectoral collaboration with other ETIPs and stakeholder fora, with emphasis on materials, digital and AI, and medical and other non-power uses of ionising radiation.
• Map, align and integrate energy system roadmaps (nuclear and non-nuclear), including cogeneration for heat and electricity, maritime propulsion, and space power systems.
• Support tighter linkage of nuclear scientists with Horizon Europe cross-cutting actions (e.g., Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the Cancer Mission).
• Design and run data accessibility and reusability actions across EU projects, applying FAIR principles when relevant.
• Deliver dissemination to diverse stakeholder groups (policy, industry including health sector, research, regulators, civil society) using tailored messaging and channels.
• Produce a credible financial and sustainability plan to continue platform activities post-grant.
• Explicitly exclude funding of SNETP’s secretariat and other running costs from the budget.

Administrative essentials

Detailed categorisation and structured information

Eligible Applicant Types:Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to the Euratom Programme. Typical applicants include SNETP and its members, European Technology and Innovation Platforms, universities, research and technology organisations, national laboratories, nuclear safety and radiation protection stakeholders, health-sector stakeholders involved in medical applications of ionising radiation, nonprofits and NGOs active in science-policy interfaces, industrial associations, and relevant private-sector entities with a role in roadmapping, standardisation, data stewardship, and cross-sector coordination. Collaboration with IGDTP and the MEENAS consortium is foreseen.

Funding Type:Grant in the form of a lump sum under an EURATOM Coordination and Support Action. Funding rate for CSAs under Horizon Europe/Euratom is 100% of eligible lump sum.

Consortium Requirement:Horizon Europe/Euratom CSAs require a minimum of one independent legal entity established in a Member State or Associated Country. In practice, a multi-partner consortium is strongly encouraged to cover the cross-sectoral scope (SNETP core actors, ETIPs, IGDTP, MEENAS stakeholders, health sector, space/maritime stakeholders, digital/AI actors) and to ensure EU-level representativeness and impact.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):EU Member States and Euratom Associated Countries. As of the call publication, Ukraine and Switzerland are associated to the Euratom Programme and therefore eligible for funding. Entities from other countries may participate under Horizon Europe rules, typically without funding unless conditions for exceptional funding are met at topic/programme level.

Target Sector:Nuclear energy and cross-sector interfaces; non-power applications of ionising radiation; health and medical applications; industrial applications; space power systems; maritime propulsion; materials; digital and artificial intelligence; energy systems integration; radiation protection; education and training; data accessibility and reusability.

Mentioned Countries:Switzerland; Ukraine.

Project Stage:Coordination and policy support activities, strategic planning, roadmap integration, stakeholder networking, data stewardship frameworks, studies and analyses, workshops, dissemination. No technology development or TRL progression is expected; the action centres on strategy, integration, and cross-sector coordination.

Funding Amount:Indicative EU contribution per project is around €500,000. The topic budget line shows a total indicative budget of €0.25 million in 2026 and €0.25 million in 2027, combined around €0.50 million, indicating one grant expected.

Application Type:Open call, single-stage, via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Submission system opens on 24 March 2026 and closes on 15 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time.

Nature of Support:Monetary support through an EU grant (lump sum), alongside non-financial benefits such as EU-level visibility, policy linkage, and facilitation of cooperation across platforms and projects.

Application Stages:1 stage (single-stage submission and evaluation).

Success Rates:Not specified for this topic. The budget overview indicates one grant is expected to be funded under this topic.

Co-funding Requirement:No co-funding requirement for eligible costs under CSA (funding rate 100%). However, applicants must plan to cover any ineligible items (e.g., SNETP secretariat/running costs) and should propose a credible financial and sustainability plan for the continuation of activities beyond the action’s duration.

Scientific and technical content to address

• Cross-sectoral integration: Align nuclear and non-nuclear energy roadmaps; define interfaces for integrating NPPs into low-carbon, smart energy systems; address hybrid energy systems and sector coupling where relevant.
• Non-power applications: Map and prioritise medical, industrial, and space applications of ionising radiation; develop recommendations for optimal radiation protection and ALARA-based practices in non-power contexts.
• Space and maritime: Support analysis and planning for nuclear-based power systems for space missions; consider maritime propulsion use cases and the related safety, regulatory, and supply chain interfaces.
• Materials, digital and AI: Identify cross-cutting research and innovation needs in advanced materials and digital technologies including AI for nuclear and radiation technologies; promote responsible AI integration aligned with safety, ethics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Radiation protection: Connect with relevant platforms and partnerships to mainstream radiation protection in non-power applications and cross-sectoral actions; ensure alignment with BSS and Euratom policy objectives.
• Policy interfacing: Support SET Plan input (updates, monitoring, annual reports) for nuclear and cross-sectoral dimensions; prepare concise policy briefs targeting broader stakeholders and decision-makers beyond the power sector.
• Data accessibility and reusability: Define minimum data standards and FAIR-aligned practices across EU projects; prepare mechanisms, guidance, and shared assets to enable discoverability and reuse of results and datasets.
• Education and training linkages: Highlight required skills and training pathways; link to Horizon Europe actions such as Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and Cancer Mission to widen cross-sector uptake.
• Sustainability of the platform: Develop a pragmatic financial and sustainability model to continue networked activities post-grant, clarifying governance, revenue or co-funding approaches, and stakeholder commitments.

Evaluation, legal-financial and compliance essentials

• Admissibility: Follows General Annex A of the Euratom Work Programme 2026–2027. For CSA using lump sum, the Part B page limit is 28 pages.
• Eligibility: As per General Annex B. EU Member States and Euratom Associated Countries (as of publication: Ukraine and Switzerland) are eligible for funding.
• Evaluation: Single-stage submission and evaluation under General Annexes D, E, F. Standard CSA award criteria: Excellence, Impact, Quality and efficiency of the implementation.
• Legal and financial set-up: Lump sum grant under the Horizon Europe/Euratom lump sum decision; payments linked to proper completion of work packages; standard MGA terms apply.
• Open science and data: Ensure accessibility and reusability of produced data and outputs, aligned with FAIR principles where applicable; detail measures in the proposal.
• Ineligibilities: SNETP secretariat and other running costs cannot be charged to this action.
• Sustainability: A dedicated financial and sustainability plan for continuation after project end must be included.

Who should apply and how to build a strong consortium

While a single legal entity may apply for a CSA, the breadth of this topic strongly favours a consortium bringing together:

• SNETP leadership and members across technology pillars and working groups.
• Stakeholders from IGDTP and the MEENAS consortium to represent geological disposal and radiation research platforms.
• ETIPs from non-nuclear domains to integrate roadmaps and address cross-sectoral challenges.
• Medical and health-sector actors for non-power applications and radiation protection needs.
• Industrial and sectoral stakeholders for space and maritime power systems, materials, and digital/AI.
• Data management experts to design actionable data accessibility and reusability frameworks.
• Policy and regulatory interface entities to translate outputs into inputs for SET Plan and other EU policy instruments.

Application templates and process

Submission and structure:Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal under topic HORIZON-EURATOM. Single-stage submission. The proposal consists of Part A (web forms) and Part B (uploaded PDF). For CSA using lump sum, Part B page limit is 28 pages. Use the standard application form for HE CSA; the topic-specific form is provided within the Submission System.

Part A (administrative forms) highlights:General information; participants and contacts; budget; ethics and security; required declarations. Part A is auto-generated via the Portal with data entered by the applicants.

Part B (technical narrative) structure:Excellence: objectives, ambition, soundness of methodology, inter-disciplinarity, gender dimension in R&I content (if applicable), open science practices and research output management. Impact: credible pathways to specified outcomes and wider destination impacts; measures to maximise impact via a plan for dissemination and exploitation including communication activities (initial version required at submission, to be detailed within 6 months if funded); IPR and exploitation strategy; policy feedback lines. Implementation: work plan with WPs/tasks/deliverables/milestones; critical risks and mitigation; person-months by partner; resources overview; capacity of participants and consortium composition; access to infrastructure.

Evaluation form (CSA) focus:Experts score 0–5 with thresholds of 3 per criterion and 10 overall. Criteria: Excellence (clarity and pertinence; quality of coordination/support measures and methodology), Impact (pathways to expected outcomes and wider impacts; quality of dissemination, exploitation, communication plan), Implementation (work plan quality and resources; consortium capacity and roles).

Lump sum budget preparation:Applicants propose the lump sum based on estimated eligible costs by budget category; experts assess reasonableness against benchmarks. Payments are linked to completed work packages. Indirect costs are covered via the standard 25% flat rate embedded in the lump sum calculation. Beneficiaries must adhere to best value for money and avoid conflicts of interest in purchases and subcontracts.

Key compliance reminders

• Include concrete actions to ensure accessibility and reusability of data produced by the action; align with FAIR principles when applicable.
• Provide a financial and sustainability plan to continue activities after the project ends.
• Plan and budget dissemination and targeted communication to policymakers and stakeholders outside the power generation sector.
• Ensure the action strongly engages with cross-sectoral ETIPs and stakeholder fora; detail governance and collaboration mechanisms.
• Exclude SNETP secretariat and other running costs from the budget; if needed, cover from other sources.

Important links

• Topic page and submission: EU Funding & Tenders Portal — HORIZON-EURATOM EU Funding & Tenders Portal Topic
• Euratom Work Programme 2026–2027, call text and general annexes Euratom WP 2026–2027 Annex
• List of participating countries (Horizon Europe/Euratom) Participating Countries List
• Horizon Europe/Euratom lump sum decision Lump Sum Decision

Summary of required outputs and deliverables

• Integrated cross-sectoral roadmap alignment outputs and implementation/deployment strategy updates.
• Priority research and action recommendations for SET Plan and other EU policy instruments.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication materials targeting policymakers and non-power sectors.
• Data accessibility and reusability framework, with guidance for EU projects and platforms.
• Final financial and sustainability plan for post-grant continuation of networked activities.

Concluding overview

This EURATOM-CSA funds the structuring and re-orientation of SNETP towards cross-sectoral and non-power applications of ionising radiation, while integrating nuclear and non-nuclear energy roadmaps and reinforcing links to Horizon Europe health-oriented actions. With an indicative EU contribution around €500,000 over three years, the action will consolidate EU networks across Euratom technology areas, connect SNETP with IGDTP and MEENAS, identify cross-cutting R&I priorities, and operationalise collaboration with ETIPs. It specifically emphasises medical, industrial, space and maritime applications, materials and digital/AI, and improved radiation protection. The project must implement actions for EU-wide cooperation and FAIR-aligned data reusability, deliver targeted policy inputs, and present a credible plan to sustain platform activities beyond the grant. Beneficiaries are EU and Euratom Associated Country entities; as of publication, Ukraine and Switzerland are associated to Euratom. The grant is a lump sum CSA (100% funding rate), with secretariat/running costs for SNETP ineligible. Applications are single-stage through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 15 September 2026. A robust, representative consortium spanning SNETP stakeholders, ETIPs, geological disposal and radiation research platforms, health-sector actors, space/maritime stakeholders, digital/AI and data experts, and policy interfaces will best address the cross-sectoral scope and maximise European added value. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1For lump sum rules and conditions, see the Horizon Europe/Euratom lump sum decision (payments linked to completed work packages; indirect costs via 25% flat rate; eligibility and evaluation guidance) Lump Sum Decision.

Funding Opportunity Analysis: Support for the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform

Opportunity Overview

This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2026-2027. The opportunity aims to support the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) in addressing cross-sectoral challenges and non-power applications of ionising radiation. The project will contribute to structuring SNETP activities, consolidating networks across different technology areas, and facilitating cooperation with other European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs). The action emphasizes integration of nuclear and non-nuclear energy roadmaps, support for non-power applications (including medical and space applications), and radiation protection optimisation.

Key Funding Information

Call Identifier:HORIZON-EURATOM

Submission Dates:Call opens 24 March 2026, deadline 15 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time (single-stage submission)

Total Indicative Budget:€500,000 combined for 2026-2027

Expected EU Contribution per Project:Around €500,000

Number of Projects Expected:Approximately 1 grant

Type of Action and Funding Modality

This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Euratom programme. The funding takes the form of lump sum contributions as authorised by Commission Decision of 7 July 2021. This simplifies financial management by providing a fixed contribution rather than reimbursement of actual costs. The lump sum must be an approximation of beneficiaries' underlying actual costs. Payment depends on proper implementation of work packages as described in the grant agreement, not on actual costs incurred. ¹

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Countries and Entities

Legal entities from EU Member States and Associated Countries are eligible for funding on equal terms. As of the call publication date, Ukraine and Switzerland are the only countries associated to the Euratom Programme and therefore eligible. Entities must be established in one of these eligible territories unless specific exceptions apply. Entities subject to EU restrictive measures or covered by Commission Guidelines on Israeli entities and occupied territories are not eligible to participate in any capacity. ²

Organisational Requirements

Public bodies, higher education establishments, and research organisations must have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) in place before grant agreement signature. The GEP must be formally published, include dedicated resources and human expertise, establish data collection and monitoring systems with sex/gender disaggregated data, provide awareness training on gender equality, and address key areas including work-life balance, leadership representation, recruitment and career progression, gender integration in research content, and measures against gender-based violence. ³

Project Duration and Scope

The indicative project duration is three years. The action should support SNETP in structuring activities and orienting them towards cross-sectoral and non-power applications. It will consolidate sustainable networks across technology areas covered by the Euratom Research and Training Programme and facilitate cooperation with other ETIPs and stakeholder forums. The proposal must include actions to facilitate cooperation between projects across the EU to ensure accessibility and reusability of data produced. A financial and sustainability plan for continuation of activities beyond the funded period is mandatory.

Expected Outcomes and Activities

• Structuring of SNETP activities and consolidation of networks in different technology areas covered by the Euratom programme, working together with the Implementing Geological Disposal Technology Platform (IGDTP) and the European Radiation Research Platforms consortium (MEENAS), with focus on cross-cutting nuclear energy applications and non-energy applications including medical applications of ionising radiation
• Integration of different energy roadmaps (nuclear and non-nuclear) through fostering collaboration between ETIPs to address cross-sectorial challenges, including integration of nuclear power plants into sustainable low-carbon and smart energy systems and development of power systems for space applications
• Support for SNETP integration in Horizon Europe's cross-sectorial activities with emphasis on non-power applications, radiation protection, education and training, and identification of cross-cutting actions to maximise societal benefits of nuclear and radiation technologies
• Supporting identification of research priorities and key actions for the nuclear research and innovation community within various EU policy instruments such as SET Plan updates
• Communication of platform activities to policymakers and stakeholders, including those outside the power generation sector
• Facilitation of cooperation between projects throughout the EU to ensure accessibility and reusability of produced data

Admissibility and Evaluation Criteria

Proposal Format and Submission

Proposals must follow the standard application form for Horizon Europe CSA actions. Part A is generated by the submission system based on participant information. Part B is the narrative section with maximum page limit of 28 pages for CSA using lump sum, covering three evaluation sections. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Funding and Tenders Portal. Submission is a single-stage procedure with no two-stage evaluation process.

Evaluation Criteria and Thresholds

Proposals are evaluated against three criteria: Excellence (clarity and pertinence of objectives, quality of coordination and support measures, soundness of methodology); Impact (credibility of pathways to achieve expected outcomes, quality of dissemination and exploitation plans including communication activities); and Quality and efficiency of implementation (quality and effectiveness of work plan, risk assessment, appropriateness of resources, capacity and expertise of participants). Each criterion must achieve a minimum score of 3 out of 5. The overall threshold across all three criteria is 10 points out of 15 total possible points. ⁴

Related Platforms and Partnerships

This action directly references and builds upon several existing European research platforms and partnerships. MEENAS represents six European radiation protection research platforms: MELODI (Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative), EURADOS (European Radiation Dosimetry Group), EURAMED (European Alliance for Medical Radiation Protection Research), NERIS (nuclear emergency response and recovery), ALLIANCE (European Radioecology Alliance), and SHARE (Social Sciences and Humanities in Radiation research). The action also coordinates with the PIANOFORTE European Partnership for research in radiation protection and detection of ionising radiation, the EURAD-2 partnership on radioactive waste management, and CONNECT-NM partnership on nuclear materials. ⁵

Mandatory Planning and Documentation

• Detailed work plan organised into work packages with clear objectives, tasks, deliverables and milestones
• Critical risk assessment with mitigation measures for implementation
• Data management plan (DMP) as a deliverable within first 6 months, ensuring research outputs are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR)
• Plan for dissemination and exploitation including communication activities (deliverable within 6 months)
• Gender equality analysis if relevant to the research content
• Description of open science practices integrated into the methodology
• Financial and sustainability plan for continuation of activities beyond funded period
• Intellectual property management strategy and results ownership documentation

Funding and Cost Management

Eligible costs are covered under the lump sum system and include personnel costs (employees, natural persons under direct contract, seconded persons), subcontracting costs, purchase costs (travel and subsistence, equipment, other goods and services), and other cost categories (financial support to third parties where applicable, internally invoiced goods and services). The 25% flat rate for indirect costs is included in the lump sum calculation. Proposals must include detailed cost estimations broken down by work package and beneficiary, following standard Horizon Europe accounting practices. There is no obligation to report actual costs; payments depend on fulfilment of work package conditions. ¹

Specific Restrictions and Requirements

SNETP's secretariat and other running costs are not eligible for funding under this action. The proposal must demonstrate how it will support SNETP's efforts to foster interconnected activities with other industrial sectors, particularly the health sector, in terms of both content and implementation mechanisms. Integration with Europe's Beating Cancer Action Plan and Cancer Mission is expected where nuclear scientists contribute to relevant Horizon Europe actions. The action must not duplicate existing coordination efforts but rather enhance and consolidate them through systematic cooperation mechanisms.

Application Submission and Support

Proposals must be submitted through the Funding and Tenders Portal before the deadline of 15 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels local time. Applicants should consult the Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027, the General Annexes (sections A through G), the Online Manual, and the EU Grants Annotated Model Grant Agreement for detailed implementation requirements. Technical support is available through the IT Helpdesk for password recovery, access rights, and submission system issues. Substantive questions about the call should be directed to the European Commission using the official Portal question function.

Key Applicant Considerations

• Consortium should ideally include representation from SNETP member organisations and the radiation protection research community including MEENAS platforms
• Lead organisation must have demonstrated experience in coordinating large research networks and multi-stakeholder platforms
• Proven capability to manage international cooperation and engage with diverse scientific communities
• Experience with dissemination to policymakers and non-specialist audiences essential
• Track record in data management, open science, and FAIR principles implementation
• Capacity to establish and maintain data repositories and accessibility platforms
• Understanding of both nuclear power applications and non-power applications of ionising radiation
• Ability to coordinate across multiple energy transition policy frameworks

Timeline and Next Steps

The call opens 24 March 2026 with submission deadline 15 September 2026. Evaluation is expected to follow, with grant agreement preparation and signature likely in 2027. Successful projects should plan for a 36-month implementation period starting early 2027. Applicants are advised to begin identifying consortium partners and developing detailed work plans immediately upon call opening.

Footnotes

1. 1Lump sum contributions are authorised under Commission Decision of 7 July 2021 establishing simplified cost procedures for Horizon Europe and Euratom programmes, implementing the principle of sound financial management through simplified administrative procedures.
2. 2Eligibility rules follow General Annex B of the Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027 and the List of Participating Countries in Horizon Europe (including Euratom) as of February 2026, which identifies only Ukraine and Switzerland as associated countries to Euratom.
3. 3Gender Equality Plan requirements apply to Public bodies, Higher education establishments and Research organisations from Member States and Associated Countries before grant agreement signature, as specified in General Annex B, Section B of the Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027.
4. 4Evaluation thresholds and scoring methodology are defined in the standard Horizon Europe evaluation procedures described in General Annex D and F of the Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027, with equal weighting across the three criteria.
5. 5MEENAS (Consortium of European Radiation Protection Research Platforms) and its member platforms, along with related European Partnerships including PIANOFORTE (Partnership for European research in radiation protection), EURAD-2 (radioactive waste management), and CONNECT-NM (nuclear materials), represent the primary stakeholder ecosystem for this coordination action. ⁵