Open calls

DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

We have launched a Call for Proposals to Support Organizations working in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, media literacy, gender equality, and environmental protection. A total of EUR 1,200,000 is available under this call.

The main objective of the Organizational Support Call is to strengthen organizations that have been continuously active for several years in the Fund’s priority areas by supporting the achievement of their long-term strategic objectives and enhancing their organizational capacities.

Applicants are required to submit a multi-year organizational work plan or strategy covering strategic objectives for both:

• the organization’s programme activities (e.g. work with minority communities, advocacy for vulnerable groups, etc.), and
• organizational development (e.g. human resource management and development, fundraising, communications, etc.).

The strategic plan must clearly demonstrate how the organization will improve its organizational capacities during the implementation period (e.g. increased visibility and public recognition, a larger membership and supporter base, improved transparency, etc.), as well as how the support will contribute to achieving its programmatic objectives (e.g. reaching more beneficiaries, implementing more activities). The expected changes must be presented through annual quantitative indicators.

Eligible applicants

Eligible applicants are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that, on the date of submission, meet the requirements set out in Article 2 of the Slovenian Non-Governmental Organisations Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 21/18), comply with the conditions specified in the Civil Society Fund (CSF) Programme Implementation Agreement, and meet the following eligibility criteria:

Lot 1

NGOs that:

• have been legally registered for at least 36 months before the application deadline;
• have had an average annual income of at least EUR 70,000 and no more than EUR 200,000 over the last three completed financial years; and
• have a multi-year organizational work plan or strategy.

Lot 2

NGOs that:

• have been legally registered for at least 36 months before the application deadline;
• have had an average annual income of more than EUR 200,000 over the last three completed financial years; and
• have a multi-year organizational work plan or strategy.

Applicable to both lots

• The annualized value of the requested grant may not exceed 50% of the applicant’s average annual turnover. Applicants with lower average annual income should therefore choose a longer project duration (48 months). This option is recommended for all organizations with an annual budget below EUR 100,000.
• The applicant must currently implement, or have implemented since 1 January 2020, at least five different projects within the priority areas of the Civil Society Fund Slovenia.
• The applicant must have settled all taxes and other mandatory public liabilities in accordance with the applicable national legislation.

Announcement of open call: 23.rd of June 2026

Deadline for application: 15.th of October 2026

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The subject of the Public Call for (co-)financing the implementation of citizen science activities (financing in 2026 and 2027) (hereinafter: public call) is the (co-)financing of citizen science projects in publicly (co-)financed scientific research activities. The public call is being implemented as a targeted public call within the framework of activity A6.2.5/2.2 of the Action Plan for Open Science for the implementation of Measure 6.2: Open science to improve the quality, efficiency, and responsiveness of research within the framework of the Resolution on the Scientific Research and Innovation Strategy of Slovenia 2030, adopted by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on May 31, 2023.

Announcement of open call: 23.rd of January 2026

Deadline for application: 6.th of March 2026 till 14:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Policy and strategy

Measures to increase participation and spread excellence under Horizon Europe contribute to strengthening research and innovation capacities for countries lagging behind in development.

They will strengthen their potential to participate successfully in transnational research and innovation processes and promote networking and access to excellence.

Program participants will be able to upgrade and strengthen their research and innovation systems, enabling the EU as a whole to move forward together in line with the objectives of the European Research Area policy.

Areas of action

Networking for excellence: Networking actions will create new or upgrade existing centres of excellence in enlargement countries through strategic partnerships with leading institutions abroad. The impact will be further enhanced by the conditionality of securing complementary investment from Structural Funds or other sources.

Close interinstitutional cooperation: The aim is to strengthen networking activities between research institutions in enlargement countries acting as coordinators and top-level counterparts at EU level by linking at least two research institutions from two different EU or associated countries. It therefore builds on the enormous potential of networking for excellence through knowledge transfer and the exchange of best practices.

European Excellence Initiative (EEI): The action will engage with universities and further empower them to become agents of change in the field of research and innovation. Through deeper and geographically inclusive cooperation in alliances of higher education institutions, it will increase excellence in science and value creation.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Activities under this topic respond directly to the goal of the Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe‘ (Mission Soil) to set up 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition to healthy soils by 2030. They support the specific objectives 1 to 8 of the Mission Soil (see the Mission implementation plan).

Activities should also contribute to meeting the European Green Deal ambitions and targets and more specifically those of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the EU soil strategy for 2030 and theproposal for a Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the Communication on Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU, as well as to Sustainable Development Goals 15 on Life on land and 3 on Good health and well-being.

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• Increased capacities for participatory, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary R&I to co-create, and co-implement economically viable soil health solutions.
• Improved soil health monitoring and increased availability of high-quality, standardized soil data at both local and regional levels.
• Practice-oriented knowledge and tools are more easily available to land managers and land users resulting in an enhanced consideration and uptake of effective soil health solutions.
• Policy makers are more aware of local needs regarding soil health including the economic sustainability of solutions, and use this knowledge to design and implement more effective policies to enhance soil health.

Announcement of open call: 6.th of May 2025

Deadline for application: 18.th of February 2026 till 17:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Up to eight prizes will be awarded under this work programme of a value of EUR 10 000 each.

With the ERC Public Engagement with Research Award, the ERC wishes to reward outstanding science communicators among its Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences outside their domain with ERC-funded research. The purpose of award is also to recognise good practice in science communication and to encourage more ERC grantees to develop public engagement activities.

For the purposes of this prize, public engagement is defined as the involvement of the public in the design, conduct, or dissemination of activities funded by the ERC. Engagement is a two-way process, involving interaction and mutual understanding for mutual benefit.

The public engagement activities may include, for example:

• Citizen science activities conducted in collaboration or consultation with the public at any stage of the frontier research project, from design to implementation. Citizen science initiatives comprise activities such as public consultations or citizen juries.
• Public outreach activities putting the spotlight on a research topic by disseminating its content, promoting discussion, or inspiring potential future researchers. Public outreach initiatives can consist of diverse activities, such as art and science projects, educational programmes, exhibitions, and can include diverse audiences and venues such as students, schools, museums, or science festivals.
• Activities that foster consultation and exchange with citizen groups to raise awareness on a topic, to address a societal challenge, or to contribute to an issue in the public debate. These activities can be undertaken based on preliminary or final project results, as well as any particular result or output generated in the context of an ERC frontier research project. Examples of people and organisations that are likely to be engaged include journalists, policy makers at regional, national, or international level, non-governmental organisations, citizen or patient groups, product users.

Announcement of open call: 14.th of October 2025

Deadline for application: 15.th of January 2026 till 17:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The subject of this public call is the co-financing of the own financial contribution for projects of non-governmental organisations (hereinafter: NGOs) that are being implemented on the date of submission of the application to this public call and have been selected in a public tender and:

• are co-financed from the EU budget under direct management programmes (launched by the services and executive agencies of the European Commission), such as Creative Europe, LIFE, Horizon Europe;

• are co-financed from the EU budget under indirect management programmes (launched by partner countries, international organisations, agencies, etc.), where the public tender requires the compulsory participation of partners from at least two countries (e.g. European Territorial Cooperation programmes – Interreg D);

• are co-financed from the EU budget under shared management programmes (the European Commission and national authorities in the Member States, etc.), where the public tender requires the compulsory participation of partners from at least two countries (e.g. European Territorial Cooperation programmes – Interreg A);

• are co-financed from the EU budget under programmes/public tenders of the European Parliament;

• are co-financed by the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (hereinafter: the Financial Mechanism Office), such as the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and the EEA Financial Mechanism, where the public tender requires the compulsory participation of partners from at least two countries.

The Ministry will also co-finance the financial contribution for those projects that began implementation after the publication of the Public Call for 2024 for the co-financing of projects of non-governmental organisations selected in tenders co-financed from the budget of the European Union or the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 85/24 of 4 October 2024), and which are completed no later than the publication of this public call.

The Ministry will not co-finance the financial contribution for those projects that were selected in the Public Call for 2024 for the co-financing of projects of non-governmental organisations selected in tenders co-financed from the budget of the European Union or the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 85/24 of 4 October 2024), or the Public Call for the period 2022–2024 for the co-financing of projects of non-governmental organisations selected in tenders co-financed from the budget of the European Union or the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 132/2022 of 14 October 2022), or the Public Call for 2021 for the co-financing of projects of non-governmental organisations selected in tenders co-financed from the budget of the European Union or the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 31/2021 of 5 March 2021), or the Public Call for 2020 for the co-financing of projects of non-governmental organisations selected in tenders co-financed from the budget of the European Union or the Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association – EFTA (Official Gazette of the RS, No. 97/20 of 10 July 2020).

Announcement of open call: 1.st of December 2025

Deadline for application: 31.th of December 2025 till 23:59

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

CitiObs is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from citizen observatories and citizen-science initiatives that wish to join and increase their impact. Over the past three years, the CitiObs Horizon Europe project has co-created tools and knowledge to improve and support existing citizen observatories and scientific initiatives. They are looking for 50 active environmental initiatives willing to participate in online and in-person training sessions and to adopt new tools to enhance the impact and effectiveness of their work.

Why join?
• Access to a variety of tools and toolkits designed to strengthen initiatives, improve their work, and effectively address challenges. These tools enable data analysis, creative collaboration in environmental protection, and awareness-raising among schools and minority groups.
• The possibility of obtaining affordable environmental monitoring sensors and implementation support.
• Access to workshops and training on CitiObs tools and toolkits, as well as other citizen-science initiatives.
• Opportunities to collaborate via the CitiObs mailing list and discussion forums with an active network of initiatives participating in the project.

About CitiObs
The CitiObs project aims to empower citizen observatories across Europe to create, enhance, and disseminate inclusive citizen observations. By ensuring that these observations are well-represented and reliable, CitiObs enables them to play an important role in shaping the future of urban environments and achieving tangible improvements in community health and well-being. CitiObs is not only about data collection; it is also about recognizing and formalizing the important contributions of residents. To achieve this, CitiObs offers a comprehensive set of tools and methodologies that help citizen observatories transform jointly collected data into actionable knowledge. When reliably represented, this data can influence relevant policies and decision-making processes. In addition, CitiObs promotes inclusive participation and ensures that the voices of residents are clearly heard where they matter most.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The purpose of the call is to select the best proposals for student projects and to ensure their implementation. With this initiative, the University of Nova Gorica aims to enable students from across Slovenia to engage in scientific research work using top-level research equipment and infrastructure (project INSPIRO 2.0), thereby providing additional activities for talented students.

Undergraduate and master’s students enrolled in study programs at Slovenian public universities, as well as students enrolled in undergraduate and master’s concession-funded study programs at Slovenian independent higher education institutions, are eligible to apply.

We invite individuals or groups (of at least two students) to participate, who will explore the proposed problem from both scientific and artistic perspectives. Each candidate (or group of candidates) may submit a project proposal covering either the research component, the artistic component, or both, within the following fields or thematic areas:

a) Artistic component:

• film

• animation

• new media

• photography

• contemporary artistic practices

b) Research component:

• organic semiconductors

• quantum optics

• astrophysics

• viticulture and winemaking

• engineering and management

• linguistics and cognitive sciences

• literary studies using electronic collections

• environmental humanities

• environmental technologies

• air pollution

Announcement of open call: 4.th of April 2025

Deadline for application: 9.th of May 2025 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Through this call for proposals, we will support the development and enhancement of existing NGO programs aimed at protecting and promoting the fundamental values of the EU (Lot 1), as well as thematic support centers that will build the capacities of NGOs across all three priority program areas – democracy, human rights, and climate change (Lot 2).

Available funding for Slovenia: EUR 1,020,000

• Lot 1 – Development and enhancement of existing NGO programs: EUR 840,000

• Lot 2 – Thematic support centers: EUR 180,000

Funding per individual project: EUR 60,000

Project duration:

• Lot 1: 18–24 months

• Lot 2: 24 months

Eligible applicants:

Non-governmental organizations that, on the date of application, meet the conditions set out in Article 2 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 21/18).

Announcement of open call: 28.th of April 2025

Deadline for application: 26.th of June 2025 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

With this call for proposals, we will support formal and active informal networks of NGOs in their efforts to protect and promote the values of the European Union and provide them with substantial capacity-building support.

Available funding for Slovenia: EUR 300,000

Funding per individual project: EUR 60,000

Project duration: 24 months

Eligible applicants:

Formal networks of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – NGOs that, on the date of application, meet the conditions set out in Article 2 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 21/18).

Existing informal networks of NGOs (consortia) in Slovenia, where each member of the network meets the conditions set out in Article 2 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 21/18).

Announcement of open call: 28.th of April 2025

Deadline for application: 2.nd of June 2025 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The Committee for the awarding of the National Prizes in the field of Nature Conservation of the Republic of Slovenia has published an open call for applications for the award of the Rad Smerdu Prize. The State Prize for outstanding achievements that make a significant contribution to the development of the conservation profession and to nature conservation is named after the renowned Slovenian biologist and conservationist. It was first awarded last year.

The Rad Smerdu Prize is awarded once a year, usually on Rad Smerdu’s birthday, 14 June. The recipient of the award is selected by the nine-member Committee for the Republic of Slovenia Prize for Nature Conservation.

Individuals can nominate themselves for the award in 2025. Proposers can be natural or legal persons. The prize is awarded alternately to two categories of recipients – a prize for the achievements of an individual and a prize for the achievements of a group, association, institution, institute or other organisation. Each year, the prize is awarded alternately in one of the categories.

Announcement of open call: 27.th of February 2025

Deadline for application: 18.th of April 2025 till 23:59

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The call is open to women and men researchers and to professors and lecturers working at the University of Ljubljana. The Fund will finance activities to increase the impact, influence and social relevance of humanities, arts and social sciences (HASS) research and action on society.

At the time of application, the project must demonstrate that it addresses a pressing societal challenge, engages and addresses diverse groups in society, empowers diverse groups, increases citizen activation and participation, or has the potential to reduce social inequalities between individuals, groups or communities.

The HUD Fund in 2025 amounts to € 50,000. Up to two projects per UL member can receive €5,000. The funds will be allocated to selected projects through a call for proposals.

Announcement of open call: 13.th of February 2025

Deadline for application: 20.th of March 2025 till 23:59

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

IMPETUS is actively seeking innovative and sustainable citizen science projects to back and promote in its recent call for proposals. They are particularly interested in projects that employ citizen science methods creatively to address societal issues. Your initiatives aligning with these criteria are warmly welcomed by IMPETUS.

This call for proposals offers two distinct opportunities: participation in the IMPETUS Accelerator and the chance to compete for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. The timeframe for submitting proposals for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science is set from January 7 to March 10, and for the IMPETUS Accelerator, it begins on March 13.

• IMPETUS ACCELERATOR includes a one-week bootcamp, online mentoring and training, peer-to-peer learning, networking and promotional opportunities, and financial support of €20,000 (for initial projects) or €10,000 (for ongoing projects).
• The EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE is made up of three main prizes. A main prize of €60,000 and two additional prizes for projects that best demonstrate how citizen science can be used to promote diversity and collaboration and digital communities; both prizes will be awarded for €20,000.

Announcement of open call: 7.th of January 2025

Deadline for application: 10.th of March 2025 till 23:59

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

This call supports organizations and territories to experiment with ORRI approaches around the topic of “Responsible Digitalization” and implement actions to open their research and innovation processes and align them to societal needs and expectations.

Announcement of open call: 18.th of November 2024

Deadline for application: 30.th of January 2025 till 17:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The subject of the Call for proposals for the (co)financing of citizen science activities in 2024 (funding in 2025 and 2026) (hereinafter referred to as the Call) is the (co)financing of citizen science projects in publicly (co)funded research.
The objective of the call for proposals is to involve the public (citizen researchers) in scientific research work led by researchers and to stimulate public interest in science, innovation and technology. This will bring science closer to the public and (political) decision-makers and contribute more effectively to the development of society, and will enable the public to learn about and better understand scientific discoveries and the role of science and the importance of innovation for the well-being of humanity.

Announcement of open call: 2.nd of December 2024

Deadline for application: 29.th of January 2025 till 14:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

An opportunity to fund primary and secondary schools in the EU to develop educational projects focusing on ocean and freshwater conservation. The initiative supports schools in promoting Blue Sustainability with a focus on student engagement and participation.

Funding conditions: Schools can receive up to €10 000 per project, which should last up to one year.

Announcement of open call: 20.th of September 2024

Deadline for application: 21.th of November 2024 till 23:59

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:

• Increased preparedness and capacity of national, regional and local authorities in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe to engage in cities’ transition towards climate neutrality.
• Identification of country-specific challenges and barriers for cities to achieve climate neutrality related to regulatory framework, funding and financing, and governance structures and promotion of best-practices through transnational exchanges and sharing of experience.
• Enhanced synergies with R&I national/international communities, relevant initiatives, and partnerships such as the ‘Driving Urban Transitions to a Sustainable Future’ Horizon Europe Partnership and the Mission Platform for the implementation of the Climate-neutral and smart cities Mission.

Announcement of open call: 16.th of May 2024

Deadline for application: 5.th of September 2024 till 17:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Wellcome’s mental health strategic aim is to drive a transformative change in our ability to intervene as early as possible in the course of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Importantly, we must do this in ways that reflect the priorities and needs of people who experience these problems.

This Mental Health Award will fund collaborative research projects that include the use of computational methods to improve understanding of symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or psychosis. Novel insights should be directly applicable to developing new or improved interventions.

Announcement of open call: April 2024

Deadline for application: 23.th of July 2024 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

IMPETUS is actively seeking innovative and sustainable citizen science projects to back and promote in its recent call for proposals. They are particularly interested in projects that employ citizen science methods creatively to address societal issues. Your initiatives aligning with these criteria are warmly welcomed by IMPETUS.

This call for proposals offers two distinct opportunities: participation in the IMPETUS Accelerator and the chance to compete for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. The timeframe for submitting proposals for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science is set from January 10 to March 11, and for the IMPETUS Accelerator, it begins on March 14.

• IMPETUS ACCELERATOR includes a one-week bootcamp, online mentoring and training, peer-to-peer learning, networking and promotional opportunities, and financial support of €20,000 (for initial projects) or €10,000 (for ongoing projects).
• The EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE is made up of three main prizes. A main prize of €60,000 and two additional prizes for projects that best demonstrate how citizen science can be used to promote diversity and collaboration and digital communities; both prizes will be awarded for €20,000.

Announcement of open call: 10.th of January 2024

Deadline for application: 11.th of March 2024 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

Goal of MSCA and citizens is to bridge the gap between research and the general public, enhancing awareness of research and innovation endeavors, and bolstering public appreciation for science and research education. This initiative will highlight the significance of researchers in society and the economy, as well as the influence of their work on citizens’ everyday lives. Additionally, it aims to spark interest among young people in research and scientific careers.

MSCA and Citizens are committed to engaging with the general public, making science accessible to individuals regardless of their scientific background. The focus will particularly be on families, schoolchildren, students, and especially those who typically have limited access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) or research activities. A core aspect of this outreach is to ensure inclusion, thereby broadening the scope of access to science and research for everyone.

Additionally, MSCA and Citizens will emphasize the importance of gender balance and inclusion in science, along with promoting principles of open science and responsible research and innovation.

To achieve these goals, initiatives such as the European Researchers’ Night and the Researchers in Schools program will be organized and implemented. These efforts aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and balanced approach to science and research engagement.

European night of researchers is the largest research communication and promotion event taking place in the EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

Initiations researchers in school aims to strengthen the link between research and education by bringing researchers into schools and other teaching and learning centres to encourage interaction with students at all levels of primary and secondary education. Researchers and students will come together to discuss the current and future challenges facing our societies and the crucial role of research in this context. Students will get first-hand experience of research projects and activities addressing EU priorities and main orientations.

Announcement of open call: 20.th of June 2023

Deadline for application: 25.th of October 2023

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The “Call for Citizen Science Ambassadors by the ECS project” is an initiative by the European Citizen Science (ECS) project, conducted under the leadership of the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) in collaboration with various universities and institutions. This call is focused on establishing a network of 28 Citizen Science Ambassadors across Europe. These ambassadors will be instrumental in fostering community building and engagement at both national and local levels, and they will represent the European Citizen Science platform in their respective regions. (http://eu-citizen.science).

ECS Ambassadors will act as local advocates and representatives for the European Citizen Science (ECS) project in each country. Their responsibilities include promoting the eu-citizen.science platform at a national level, disseminating its content through national initiatives and resources, and supporting community building. They will organize engagement activities at both national and local levels and facilitate the participation of ECS affiliates in various events. These ambassadors will also disseminate information about ECS activities, events, and news through their networks, and advocate for citizen science among key stakeholders, including policy makers and representatives at both government and local levels. Their role extends to promoting citizen science within research organizations and academia and monitoring the status of citizen science in each country, including developments and funding programs. Additionally, they will encourage national participation in the development of national/regional citizen science network platforms, leveraging the connection between national citizen science infrastructures and the eu-citizen.science platform.

The ECS Consortium will provide comprehensive support and benefits to the CS Ambassadors, including materials, information, training, communication support from ECSA, learning and networking opportunities, promotion through various channels like blogs, news, and social media, and opportunities for presentations at ECS public events. Ambassadors will gain insights from the ECS project and participate in ECS activities. They will also receive a sum of €2,000 for their contributions.

Ideal candidates should have experience in citizen science, particularly in areas like participatory research, transdisciplinary or action research, research policy (with a focus on open science or RRI), public engagement, science communication, involvement in community or voluntary activities, Fab Labs, science workshops, makerspaces, open science, and advocacy.

Candidates should be well-informed about the current state of citizen science in their country, including key players and organizations, and have methods to strengthen citizen science. They should be established in the citizen science field or have access to professional networks and relevant actors like working groups, advisory boards, and professional associations. A strong interest in advancing citizen science in Europe and proactive engagement in the ambassador network are essential. Proficiency in English for effective communication with the ECS consortium is also required.

Applications will be assessed by at least two reviewers from the ECS Board based on the following criteria:

• experience in citizen science and related fields (20 out of 75 points),
• an assessment of the state and challenges of citizen science in the country (15 out of 75 points) points out of 75 points),
• ideas for strengthening citizen science in the country as an ambassador, implementation and impact (20 out of 75 points),
• access to networks and communication channels, and ideas for cooperation and networking with relevant stakeholders (20 out of 75 points)

Ambassadors will be able to serve from September 2023 for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years (until June 2026)

Announcement of open call: 25.th of May 2023

Deadline for application: 29.th of June 2023 do 17:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

IMPETUS is a project under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, dedicated to enhancing the citizen science ecosystem throughout Europe and developing pathways that contribute to sustainable development in both local and national contexts. This project has two primary objectives: firstly, to provide financial incentives for citizen science projects, and secondly, to evaluate and award the most outstanding citizen science projects in Europe.

On January 10, 2023, IMPETUS launched its inaugural call for support, named the IMPETUS Accelerator Call 2023. This call is open to individuals, organizations, or consortia from countries or regions eligible to participate in Horizon Europe calls. The objective of this call is to fund projects for a six-month period, spanning from July to December 2023. It is anticipated that 30 new projects will receive funding of €20,000 each, and 5 existing projects will be funded at €10,000 each.

Announcement of open call: 10.th of January 2023

Deadline for application: 13.th of March 2023 till 12:00

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

The open call is funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON), sub-programme Enhancing the European R&I system (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01).

The projects receiving funding through the call are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

• Identifying citizen science initiatives and improving their effectiveness by extending them to the ERA (European Research Area);
• Building broad social coalitions/networks of actors organised around citizen science initiatives;
• Protocols and working methods for using open international data repositories and infrastructures;
• Proposals and commitments to mobilise different sources of funding to ensure the sustainability of citizen science initiatives.

Expected medium- and long-term impacts:

• Enhanced engagement with all stakeholders, including citizens, at all stages of research and innovation, ensuring more responsible research and innovation;
• Greater coordination of ERA countries’ citizen science efforts;
• Building an international citizen science community;

Contributing to the EU’s Horizon Europe mission:

• Increased public trust and understanding of science.

Announcement of open call: 6.th of December 2022

Deadline for application: 9.th of March 2023 til 17:00 under brusels time

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

RadoNorm aims to support citizen science initiatives related to radon testing or radon mitigation in areas where higher levels of radon are detected in the environment. RadoNorm is looking for partnerships with:

• initiating citizen science projects to study radon in the environment, seeking support for sustainable development,
• with communities interested in contributing to radon research,
• with organisations, in both the public and private sectors, that are exploring the application of citizen science to radon measurements and/or remediation of radon-induced environmental degradation

RadoNorm will subcontract the implementation of citizen surveys related to radon mitigation for a period of six months. Applicants will have the opportunity to co-design and test the toolkit.

Announcement of open call: 7.th of November 2022

Deadline for application: 17.th of February 2023

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DESCRIPTION OF OPEN CALL

We are excited to announce a new initiative by the Euro-Mediterranean University – EMUNI, called the Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Camp and Competition for Young People, commencing in 2023. This program is designed to encourage innovation and creativity among young individuals aged 18 to 35. It targets a diverse group including students, researchers, innovators, and young entrepreneurs with business ideas, all from the Euro-Mediterranean region. The competition offers these young innovators a platform to showcase their inventive ideas, further develop them, and integrate them into the economy. This will be facilitated through collaboration with Slovenian innovation incubators, research institutions, and companies. Additionally, the program will feature a significant media component, aiming to popularize innovation in the region, particularly among the youth.

For participating in competition people can apply:

• Young people aged between 18 and 35 (at the time of application).
• Residents of a Euro-Mediterranean country.
• Completion of at least upper-secondary education.
• Students enrolled in primary or secondary higher education.
• With an innovative idea that can be brought to market.
• The idea must be the intellectual property of the individual applying or the individual must have the consent of the co-owners to present and further develop the idea.
• The idea can be transformed into a working prototype within three months.
• The idea addresses one of three priority areas (health, renewable energy, environment, including climate change).

Considering the organizers’ aim to ensure equitable participation from young people across the Euro-Mediterranean area, and recognizing that the competition presents a valuable opportunity to enhance innovation and creative skills among potential Slovenian participants, we kindly request you to disseminate information about this participation opportunity within your institutions, organizations, and partner networks.

Announcement of open call: 25.th of January 2023

Deadline for application: 15.th of February 2023

Link to open call