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Horizon Europe info day - WIDENING CALLS 2026-27

03/11/2025

On January 22, 2026 the European Commission (DG RTD) is organizing an online information day focused on the destination “Improved access to Excellence” (WIDENING). This info day will inform interested applicants about the widening calls and topics in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027, and thus provide support to applicants in preparing high-quality proposals. More information can be found here.

The ERA info day will be held on December 11, 2025.

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European Parliament publishes new study on 'Widening' Indicator

23/06/2026

STOA, the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology, published a new study on the ''Widening' indicator: Leveraging the potential for inclusive European research and innovation'. The study aims to develop a methodology for evaluating and...

COST approves 80 new research networks to launch in autumn 2026

22/06/2026

The European organisation COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) has approved 80 new COST Actions, bringing together researchers and innovators from across Europe and beyond. The projects were selected under the Open Call 2025 and are expected to start between...

Who are Europe’s next gender equality champions?

19/06/2026

On 16 June 2026, the European Commission launched the application process for the 2026 EU Award for Gender Equality Champions. For the first time, this edition expands eligibility to organisations active in research and innovation from countries currently holding candidate...
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