Call for Applications: ENGAGE.EU Research Label – Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Initiatives

The ENGAGE.EU Research Label is now open for applications, supporting collaborative scientific initiatives across the ENGAGE.EU alliance. This call encourages participation from both senior and early-stage researchers, including PhD students, to foster new research opportunities and long-term partnerships.

This funding targets small-scale, time-limited, bottom-up projects, designed to kick-start collaborative activities aligned with ENGAGE.EU’s mission—particularly those that empower early-stage researchers.

Funding Eligibility

To qualify, proposed initiatives must:

• Involve at least three ENGAGE.EU partner universities (projects with four or more partners are strongly encouraged)
• Address at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
• Not receive funding from Horizon Europe or Erasmus+ for the same initiative (Note: the Research Label cannot fund projects aimed at applying for EU funding)

Key Dates

Call opening : April 15   

Information Webinar: May 6, 12:00–13:00 CET (link to webinar)

Application Deadline: May 31

Results Announced: Early July

How to Apply

For full details on the application process, please consult the

    Call for Applications 

    Application Form &  Budget sheet

Questions? Reach out to your local ENGAGE.EU Incubator contact point (listed HERE) for guidance and support.

This seed funding initiative is part of the ENGAGE.EU Research Label, created to spark bottom-up research collaborations within the alliance. Read more about the Research Label HERE.