Project types under 'Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness' and the European Innovation Council
These programmes provide funding for the following project types:
- Research and Innovation Action (RIA)
- Innovation Action (IA)
- Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
The list below covers the eligible participants as well as the EU funding.
| Project Type | Eligible Participants | EU Funding |
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Research and Innovation Projects |
Consortia of partners from minimum three different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 100% of all direct project-related costs. Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
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Innovation Projects |
Consortia of partners from minimum three different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 70% of all direct project-related costs For non-profit institutions/organisations, the rate is 100% Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
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Coordination and Support Projects |
At least one legal entity ( institution, company or similar) or a consortium of partners from different EU member states and associated countries. |
The EU funds 100% of all direct project-related costs Furthermore, the EU funds 25% of the indirect costs (overhead). |
Mini EU projects / cascade funding
Cascade funding finances mini EU projects with a defined problem and limited duration. The funding comes from a larger EU project, where the European Commission requires that a part of the grant must go to new calls. Through the these calls the main project channels funds to many mini EU projects. The main project is a RIA, IA or CSA project. The financing is also known as Financial Support to third parties (FSTP).
| Project Type | Participants | EU Funding | Duration |
| Mini EU project | Small and medium-sized companies and organizations without or limited experience with Horizon funding. In principle, everyone can apply. | Typical between 10.000 and 200.000 euro | Typical between 6 and 18 months |
Project types under the European Research Council
Under the European Research Council (ERC), researchers can apply for the following five types of grants:
- Starting Grant
- Consolidator Grant
- Advanced Grant
- Synergy Grant
- Proof of Concept (only researchers who have already received an ERC grant are eligible to apply for an ERC Proof of Concept grant).
The list below covers duration and EU funding for the different types of grants.
| Type of Grant | Duration | EU Funding |
| Starting Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 1,.5 million |
| Consolidator Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 2 million |
| Advanced Grant | Up to 5 years | Up to EUR 2,5 million |
| Synergy Grant | Up to 6 years | Up to EUR 10 million |
| Proof of Concept | Up to 1.5 years | Up to EUR 150,000 |
Project types under Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, you can apply for funding for the following project types:
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN)
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND)
- European Researchers' Night (NIGHT)
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE).
- Special Needs Lump Sum Allowance (SNLS).
The list below covers the duration of the project as well as the number of researcher months for the grants.
| Project Type | Duration | Researcher Months |
| ITN Joint research training and/or PhD programmes across countries. |
48 months | 3-36 months |
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IF |
12-36 months | 12-26 months |
| COFUND Development of new or existing, regional and national programmes to include international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary research training as well as transnational and intersectoral mobility. |
36-60 months | Minimum 3 months |
| NIGHT Implementation of the event 'European Researchers' Night' on dissemination of research and innovation. |
24 months | 1-12 months |
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RISE |
48 months | 1-12 months |
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Special Needs Lump Sum Allowance (SNLS) Applicants can apply for up to EUR 60,000 for the entire project period. |