Call for proposals to maintain and enhance the European Union’s expertise in nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radioactive waste management, and radiation protection.

About this grant

Call for proposals to maintain and enhance the European Union's expertise in nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radioactive waste management, and radiation protection. With a total budget and expected award of €5M, this initiative aims to establish a sustainable, pan-European education and training (E&T) programme. The project seeks to create a robust talent pipeline by sparking interest in nuclear science among young learners, attracting professionals from adjacent industries, and fostering long-term career perspectives within the sector. The project is tasked with addressing current skills gaps in high-demand areas, such as decommissioning, SMRs, and medical applications of ionizing radiation. A unique focus of this call is the integration of advanced digital tools: AI and Language Models: The consortium must evaluate the efficacy and risks of using Small and Large Language Models (SLMs and LLMs) in nuclear education, ensuring these tools support rather than inhibit critical thinking; One-Stop Shop: The project will develop a single-entry point website to serve as a comprehensive portal for EU nuclear E&T opportunities, ranging from vocational training to university-level applied sciences; and Mobility Schemes: A robust and sustainable mobility program will be implemented to facilitate the exchange of students and young professionals across multidisciplinary and multicultural environments, with individual grants to third parties capped at €20K.

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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