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Guide · updated 8 Nov 2026

MSCA, ERC, research infrastructures and Widening calls 2026–2027: deadlines and budgets

Excellent science and widening participation: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, European Research Council grants, research infrastructures, Widening, EIT and European innovation ecosystems.

  • 5open now
  • 28forthcoming
  • 24 Nov 2026next deadline
  • €5867.1 millionindicative budget
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Upcoming deadlines

Open and forthcoming topics, sorted by next deadline. Source: European Commission, EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Data refreshed daily.

Call topicStatusDeadlineBudget
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01Open24 Nov 2026€1884.1 million
Women Leadership CategoryHORIZON-EIT-2026-PRIZE-WIP-LEADERSHIPOpen1 Dec 2026€100k
European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilotHORIZON-EIE-2027-02-CONNECT-01Open5 Jan 2027€40 million
ERC Consolidator GrantERC-2027-COGOpen12 Jan 2027€618.5 million
Excellence HubsHORIZON-WIDERA-2027-04-WIDENING-01Open4 Mar 2027€100 million
Pillar IV: Upgrading the EU’s independent knowledge on China's Science, Technology and Innovation systemHORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-05Forthcoming11 Mar 2027€3 million
Pillar III: Promoting public engagement in R&I and scientific literacyHORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-04Forthcoming11 Mar 2027€2 million
Pillar I: Facilitating development of institutional open access policies through the retention of intellectual property rightsHORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-01Forthcoming11 Mar 2027€2 million
Pillar III: Science comes to town 2029HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-03Forthcoming11 Mar 2027€6 million
Pillar II: Talent ecosystems for attractive early research careersHORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-02Forthcoming11 Mar 2027€29 million
MSCA COFUND 2027HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01-01Forthcoming6 Apr 2027€51.3 million
MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02-01Forthcoming6 Apr 2027€51.3 million
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01-01Forthcoming13 Apr 2027€95.1 million
MSCA and Citizens 2027HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01-01Forthcoming8 Jun 2027€15.7 million
Strengthening the potential of the EOSC for knowledge valorisation and industry-academia collaboration (EOSC Partnership)HORIZON-INFRA-2027-01-EOSC-02Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€8 million
Expanding and deepening the EOSC Federation (EOSC Partnership)HORIZON-INFRA-2027-01-EOSC-01Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€40 million
Testing and optimising models of co-creation of advanced research infrastructure technologiesHORIZON-INFRA-2027-TECH-01-01Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€30 million
Pioneering Destination Earth for a Sustainable Future: Large-Scale Pilots and DemonstratorsHORIZON-INFRA-2027-TECH-01-02Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€30 million
Preparatory phase of new ESFRI research infrastructure projectsHORIZON-INFRA-2027-DEV-01-01Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€29 million
Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – individual support for evolution, long-term sustainability and emerging needs of pan-European research infrastructuresHORIZON-INFRA-2027-DEV-01-03Forthcoming15 Jun 2027€29.4 million

Frequently asked questions

How many MSCA, ERC, research infrastructures and Widening calls are open now?

As of 8 Nov 2026, 5 are open for submission and 28 are forthcoming, according to the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.

When is the next deadline?

The next deadline is 24 Nov 2026, for “MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026” (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01).

What is the total indicative budget?

The indicative budget of the open and forthcoming topics listed here adds up to €5867.1 million.

Where do I apply?

Proposals are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before 17:00 Brussels time on the deadline day. Always read the official call documents before applying.

Can Ullswater Investments help me apply?

Yes. Ullswater Investments, EU funding advisors based in Madrid, matches projects with the right call, builds consortia and writes and reviews proposals.