Call for proposals to facilitate international research mobility.

About this grant

Call for proposals to facilitate international research mobility. This initiative provides €800K in funding to support European researchers from Member States and Associated Countries in conducting research visits to Japanese institutions. The primary goal is to strengthen industrial leadership and strategic autonomy by fostering collaboration in material sciences, specifically focusing on applications in mobility, energy, construction, electronics, or medical devices. The action is designed to fund travel grants for visits of up to one month to Japanese research groups with complementary expertise. Proposals must ensure broad geographical representation across Europe and can be used to either initiate new partnerships or deepen existing ones. By bridging the European and Japanese research ecosystems, this call aims to create a robust platform for information sharing and collaborative innovation in the field of advanced materials. Award range: up to €800K.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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