Source: European Commission

The European Commission has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 – which groups together topics on Climate Action, Energy, and Mobility.

These calls offer a total of €310.05 million in EU funding, with an application deadline set for 18 April 2024. They encompass various subject areas or ‘destinations’, including:

1. Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01)
2. Efficient, sustainable, and inclusive energy use (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-01)
3. Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01)

Details regarding the calls and application procedures can be found in the table below:

Call Reference	Number of Topics	Type of action	Budget available (€ million)	Deadline
HORIZON-CL5- 2024-D2-01	5	HORIZON IA; HORIZON RIA	72	18/04/2024
HORIZON-CL5- 2024-D4-01	3	HORIZON IA	36	18/04/2024
HORIZON-CL5- 2024-D5-01	18	HORIZON CSA; HORIZON IA; HORIZON RIA	202.05	18/04/2024
			310.05

Background

Horizon Europe, with a budget of €95.5 billion, is the EU’s primary funding program for research and innovation. Energy, Climate Action, and Mobility research actions fall under Cluster 5, aimed at propelling the twin green and digital transitions to meet the EU’s climate objectives and enhance energy resilience.

How to apply

Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe consult the multiannual Climate, Energy, and Mobility work program. The work programme of Horizon Europe 2023-2024 was adopted by the European Commission in December 2022.

• Funding information and details on how to apply are available on the Funding and Tenders portal.
• Guides on procedures from proposal submission to managing grants can be accessed on the Online Manual.
• Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains detailed guidance to structure, budget, and political priories of Horizon Group.
• The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management.
• For specific questions related to Horizon Europe, contact the Research Enquiry Service.

Detailed instructions and necessary documents for proposal submission are available on the Funding and Tenders portal.

Requirements

The requirements for submitting a project proposal are detailed in the relevant documents published on the individual call page.

Evaluation of submitted proposals is conducted by independent experts, and successful applicants receive evaluation results within five months of the submission deadline. Grant agreements are finalized within eight months after the submission deadline.