Overview
The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01 is focused on "Understanding and tackling the decline of insects," with an opening date of April 17, 2026, and a submission deadline of September 17, 2026. The initiative, part of the larger research and innovation framework under Horizon Europe, emphasizes the severe decline of insect populations and aims to fund comprehensive projects that address this critical issue.
The total budget allocated for this call is €13 million, with an expectation to award two grants, each amounting to €6.5 million. Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include research organizations such as universities, public and private research institutions, and private companies engaged in research activities, with a requirement for applicants to operate through consortia. Individual researchers may not apply directly.
The funding type falls under a budget-based action grant, categorized as a Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA). This call requires collaborative efforts from multiple applicants typically from different EU or associated countries, reflecting the complex nature of the research topics involved.
Geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries, with potential participation from third countries under specific agreements. The initiative prioritizes sectors related to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services, particularly focusing on insect ecology, conservation biology, climate change mitigation, and genomic approaches to improve understanding of insect populations.
Projects should target the research and development stages, aiming to enhance scientific knowledge regarding insect diversity, analyze drivers behind population decline, and develop practical ecological strategies. The application process involves a single-stage submission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
The call highlights the importance of ensuring that the data produced is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) and emphasizes international collaboration. Specific success rates for proposals are not listed, but historical trends suggest that submission competitiveness is high, possibly ranging from a 5–15% success rate.
Co-funding is not formally required, as the EU grant could cover up to 100% of eligible costs, although additional resources from consortium partners are encouraged to enhance project proposals.
Overall, this funding initiative represents a significant effort to tackle biodiversity challenges, particularly the alarming decline of insect populations, by supporting research that can inform policy and practice aimed at sustaining ecosystem health and balancing environmental priorities.
The total budget allocated for this call is €13 million, with an expectation to award two grants, each amounting to €6.5 million. Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include research organizations such as universities, public and private research institutions, and private companies engaged in research activities, with a requirement for applicants to operate through consortia. Individual researchers may not apply directly.
The funding type falls under a budget-based action grant, categorized as a Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA). This call requires collaborative efforts from multiple applicants typically from different EU or associated countries, reflecting the complex nature of the research topics involved.
Geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries, with potential participation from third countries under specific agreements. The initiative prioritizes sectors related to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services, particularly focusing on insect ecology, conservation biology, climate change mitigation, and genomic approaches to improve understanding of insect populations.
Projects should target the research and development stages, aiming to enhance scientific knowledge regarding insect diversity, analyze drivers behind population decline, and develop practical ecological strategies. The application process involves a single-stage submission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
The call highlights the importance of ensuring that the data produced is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) and emphasizes international collaboration. Specific success rates for proposals are not listed, but historical trends suggest that submission competitiveness is high, possibly ranging from a 5–15% success rate.
Co-funding is not formally required, as the EU grant could cover up to 100% of eligible costs, although additional resources from consortium partners are encouraged to enhance project proposals.
Overall, this funding initiative represents a significant effort to tackle biodiversity challenges, particularly the alarming decline of insect populations, by supporting research that can inform policy and practice aimed at sustaining ecosystem health and balancing environmental priorities.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call focused on understanding and tackling the decline of insects, promoting circular bioeconomy, and achieving zero pollution. The call is structured around several topics, each with its own budget, type of action, and expected outcomes. The general call, HORIZON-CL6-2026-01, is a single-stage call with a planned opening date of April 17, 2026, and a deadline of September 17, 2026.
The call includes various types of actions: Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). The indicative budgets for each topic vary, ranging from 3,000,000 EUR to 18,000,000 EUR, with the number of grants per topic typically being one to three.
The topics are divided into three main areas: Biodiversity (BIODIV), Circular Bioeconomy (CIRCBIO), and Zero Pollution (ZEROPOLLUTION).
Biodiversity Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01: Understanding and tackling the decline of insects. Budget: 13,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 18,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 13,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR.
Circular Bioeconomy Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 6,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 3,000,000 EUR. Type: CSA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 8,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 8,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
Zero Pollution Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
For the topic "Understanding and tackling the decline of insects" (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01), the expected outcomes include:
A better understanding of the status and population trends of insect species and the drivers of their decline.
Competent authorities being capable of taking informed decisions based on a better understanding and valuation of the socioeconomic benefits and ecological importance of insects.
Society and relevant land managers being better informed and equipped to tackle the drivers of the decline of insects.
The scope of this topic includes:
Improving understanding and identification of insects’ diversity, including through genomic approaches, focusing on less known insect groups.
Assessing the status and trends of insects and analysing multiple drivers affecting them, as well as the ecosystem services that insects provide, at different spatial scales, adopting a comprehensive integrative taxonomy approach.
Developing and testing approaches for long-term monitoring schemes for insects, possibly building on existing national or EU biodiversity monitoring schemes and pilots developed by Biodiversa+.
Devising, testing, and promoting effective strategies to mitigate the major drivers of insects’ decline, analysing the ecosystem functions underpinned by insects, and undertaking qualitative and quantitative valuation of ecosystem services.
Exploring how to implement ecosystem protection and restoration practices and actions that are beneficial for insects.
Successful proposals are expected to ensure that the data produced is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable), exploring workflows that can provide “FAIR-by-design” data. Possibilities offered by the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and by relevant European research infrastructures including the Catalogue of Life (COL), DiSSCo, LifeWatch ERIC, EMBRC, eLTER and MIRRI-ERIC should be considered where relevant. Proposals should foresee appropriate resources to ensure close cooperation with the EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) and its Science Service and with other projects that work on understanding drivers of biodiversity decline. International cooperation is encouraged.
General conditions for participation include admissibility conditions, eligible countries, financial and operational capacity, exclusion criteria, evaluation and award processes, and legal and financial setup, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Application forms, evaluation templates, model grant agreements, and additional documents such as the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Framework Programme, Specific Programme Decision, EU Financial Regulation, and rules for legal entity validation are available in the Submission System and through provided links.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to address critical environmental challenges related to biodiversity, circular bioeconomy, and pollution. It seeks to fund research and innovation projects that can contribute to a better understanding of these issues and the development of effective solutions. The call encourages international cooperation and the use of FAIR data principles to ensure the accessibility and reusability of research data. The focus on insects highlights the importance of these creatures in maintaining ecosystem health and the need to address their alarming decline. The call provides opportunities for researchers, innovators, and policymakers to collaborate and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The call includes various types of actions: Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). The indicative budgets for each topic vary, ranging from 3,000,000 EUR to 18,000,000 EUR, with the number of grants per topic typically being one to three.
The topics are divided into three main areas: Biodiversity (BIODIV), Circular Bioeconomy (CIRCBIO), and Zero Pollution (ZEROPOLLUTION).
Biodiversity Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01: Understanding and tackling the decline of insects. Budget: 13,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 18,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 13,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR.
Circular Bioeconomy Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 6,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 3,000,000 EUR. Type: CSA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 8,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 8,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
Zero Pollution Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 10,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 11,000,000 EUR. Type: IA.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: Topic details not provided in the scraped content. Budget: 12,000,000 EUR. Type: RIA.
For the topic "Understanding and tackling the decline of insects" (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01), the expected outcomes include:
A better understanding of the status and population trends of insect species and the drivers of their decline.
Competent authorities being capable of taking informed decisions based on a better understanding and valuation of the socioeconomic benefits and ecological importance of insects.
Society and relevant land managers being better informed and equipped to tackle the drivers of the decline of insects.
The scope of this topic includes:
Improving understanding and identification of insects’ diversity, including through genomic approaches, focusing on less known insect groups.
Assessing the status and trends of insects and analysing multiple drivers affecting them, as well as the ecosystem services that insects provide, at different spatial scales, adopting a comprehensive integrative taxonomy approach.
Developing and testing approaches for long-term monitoring schemes for insects, possibly building on existing national or EU biodiversity monitoring schemes and pilots developed by Biodiversa+.
Devising, testing, and promoting effective strategies to mitigate the major drivers of insects’ decline, analysing the ecosystem functions underpinned by insects, and undertaking qualitative and quantitative valuation of ecosystem services.
Exploring how to implement ecosystem protection and restoration practices and actions that are beneficial for insects.
Successful proposals are expected to ensure that the data produced is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable), exploring workflows that can provide “FAIR-by-design” data. Possibilities offered by the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and by relevant European research infrastructures including the Catalogue of Life (COL), DiSSCo, LifeWatch ERIC, EMBRC, eLTER and MIRRI-ERIC should be considered where relevant. Proposals should foresee appropriate resources to ensure close cooperation with the EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) and its Science Service and with other projects that work on understanding drivers of biodiversity decline. International cooperation is encouraged.
General conditions for participation include admissibility conditions, eligible countries, financial and operational capacity, exclusion criteria, evaluation and award processes, and legal and financial setup, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Application forms, evaluation templates, model grant agreements, and additional documents such as the Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Framework Programme, Specific Programme Decision, EU Financial Regulation, and rules for legal entity validation are available in the Submission System and through provided links.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to address critical environmental challenges related to biodiversity, circular bioeconomy, and pollution. It seeks to fund research and innovation projects that can contribute to a better understanding of these issues and the development of effective solutions. The call encourages international cooperation and the use of FAIR data principles to ensure the accessibility and reusability of research data. The focus on insects highlights the importance of these creatures in maintaining ecosystem health and the need to address their alarming decline. The call provides opportunities for researchers, innovators, and policymakers to collaborate and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the "General conditions" and the type of action (HORIZON-RIA and HORIZON-IA), it can be inferred that eligible applicants include universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and other organizations capable of conducting research and innovation activities. The mention of "LEARs, Account Administrators or self-registrants" suggests that any legal entity validated by the EU system can apply.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically through "HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions" (HORIZON-RIA), "HORIZON Innovation Actions" (HORIZON-IA) and "HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions" (HORIZON-CSA) under the Horizon Europe program.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to favor consortia, as it encourages international cooperation and partner searches. However, the possibility of a single applicant cannot be ruled out completely, although it is less likely.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states, associated countries, and potentially non-EU/non-associated countries, as specific provisions may allow funding for their participants. The Horizon Europe Programme Guide provides more details on eligible countries.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, environment, biodiversity, and zero pollution. Specifically, it focuses on understanding and tackling the decline of insects and promoting circular bioeconomy.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity mentions EU member states and non-EU/non-associated countries. It refers to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, indicating a global scope, but does not explicitly list specific countries.
Project Stage: The project stage varies depending on the type of action. HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions) targets research, development, and validation stages. HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions) targets demonstration and commercialization stages. HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions) targets coordination and networking activities.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01: around €6,500,000 (total budget €13,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03: around €9,000,000 (total budget €18,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04: around €6,500,000 (total budget €13,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05: around €3,000,000 (total budget €6,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06: around €3,000,000 (total budget €3,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07: around €4,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08: around €4,000,000 (total budget €8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10: around €4,000,000 (total budget €8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: around €10,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call, with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to fund their research and innovation activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight. For example, the topic "HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01" with a budget of €13,000,000 aims to fund around 2 projects, while "HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01" with a budget of €10,000,000 aims to fund only 1 project. Success rates are generally low for Horizon Europe calls.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned, but it is standard practice in Horizon Europe for beneficiaries to cover a portion of the project costs, especially in Innovation Actions (IA). Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) typically fund 100% of eligible costs.
This Horizon Europe call, specifically HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01, focuses on "Understanding and tackling the decline of insects." It is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) with a budget of €13 million, aiming to fund approximately 2 projects. The call seeks proposals that will improve the understanding of insect diversity, assess the status and trends of insect populations, analyze the drivers affecting them, and devise strategies to mitigate their decline. The ultimate goal is to provide researchers, policymakers, land managers, and society with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the alarming decline of insect populations and preserve their vital role in ecosystems and the economy. The call encourages international cooperation and emphasizes the importance of FAIR data practices, utilizing resources like the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and various European research infrastructures. Applicants should form consortia and submit a single-stage proposal through the Funding & Tenders Portal by the deadline of September 17, 2026.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically through "HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions" (HORIZON-RIA), "HORIZON Innovation Actions" (HORIZON-IA) and "HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions" (HORIZON-CSA) under the Horizon Europe program.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to favor consortia, as it encourages international cooperation and partner searches. However, the possibility of a single applicant cannot be ruled out completely, although it is less likely.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states, associated countries, and potentially non-EU/non-associated countries, as specific provisions may allow funding for their participants. The Horizon Europe Programme Guide provides more details on eligible countries.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, environment, biodiversity, and zero pollution. Specifically, it focuses on understanding and tackling the decline of insects and promoting circular bioeconomy.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity mentions EU member states and non-EU/non-associated countries. It refers to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, indicating a global scope, but does not explicitly list specific countries.
Project Stage: The project stage varies depending on the type of action. HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions) targets research, development, and validation stages. HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions) targets demonstration and commercialization stages. HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions) targets coordination and networking activities.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action:
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01: around €6,500,000 (total budget €13,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03: around €9,000,000 (total budget €18,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04: around €6,500,000 (total budget €13,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05: around €3,000,000 (total budget €6,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06: around €3,000,000 (total budget €3,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07: around €4,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08: around €4,000,000 (total budget €8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10: around €4,000,000 (total budget €8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11: around €5,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: around €10,000,000 (total budget €10,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: €5,000,000 to €6,000,000 (total budget €11,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: around €6,000,000 (total budget €12,000,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call, with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to fund their research and innovation activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight. For example, the topic "HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01" with a budget of €13,000,000 aims to fund around 2 projects, while "HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01" with a budget of €10,000,000 aims to fund only 1 project. Success rates are generally low for Horizon Europe calls.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned, but it is standard practice in Horizon Europe for beneficiaries to cover a portion of the project costs, especially in Innovation Actions (IA). Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) typically fund 100% of eligible costs.
This Horizon Europe call, specifically HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01, focuses on "Understanding and tackling the decline of insects." It is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) with a budget of €13 million, aiming to fund approximately 2 projects. The call seeks proposals that will improve the understanding of insect diversity, assess the status and trends of insect populations, analyze the drivers affecting them, and devise strategies to mitigate their decline. The ultimate goal is to provide researchers, policymakers, land managers, and society with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the alarming decline of insect populations and preserve their vital role in ecosystems and the economy. The call encourages international cooperation and emphasizes the importance of FAIR data practices, utilizing resources like the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and various European research infrastructures. Applicants should form consortia and submit a single-stage proposal through the Funding & Tenders Portal by the deadline of September 17, 2026.
Short Summary
Impact This funding aims to improve understanding and mitigation of the decline in insect populations, which is critical for ecosystem services, food security, and climate change resilience. | Impact | This funding aims to improve understanding and mitigation of the decline in insect populations, which is critical for ecosystem services, food security, and climate change resilience. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in biodiversity research, ecology, conservation biology, and related fields, with the capacity to conduct large-scale collaborative research projects. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in biodiversity research, ecology, conservation biology, and related fields, with the capacity to conduct large-scale collaborative research projects. |
Developments Funding will support research projects focused on insect ecology, conservation strategies, ecosystem services, and biodiversity monitoring. | Developments | Funding will support research projects focused on insect ecology, conservation strategies, ecosystem services, and biodiversity monitoring. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for research organizations, universities, public and private research institutions, and NGOs involved in biodiversity research. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for research organizations, universities, public and private research institutions, and NGOs involved in biodiversity research. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is typically required for this funding opportunity. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is typically required for this funding opportunity. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €13,000,000 for this call. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €13,000,000 for this call. |
Countries Eligible countries include all EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries to Horizon Europe, promoting international collaboration. | Countries | Eligible countries include all EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries to Horizon Europe, promoting international collaboration. |
Industry This funding targets the biodiversity and ecosystem services sector within the broader environmental sustainability framework. | Industry | This funding targets the biodiversity and ecosystem services sector within the broader environmental sustainability framework. |
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