Nov 19, 2021
Bridge2ERA2021 – Funding of projects to integrate the region of Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe into the European Research Area
Scope of the national BMBF-Call is to enhance the integration of Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe countries into the European Research Area (ERA) through joint research and innovation projects.
The purpose of the grant is the preparation of joint applications by German institutions with partners in the target countries of Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe in Horizon Europe or other research and innovation-related European programs (INTERREG, Eurostars, actions according to Art. 185 AEUV). The funded projects are intended to expand existing collaborations and establish new contacts and initiate new collaborations. The aim is to build up intensive, long-term partnerships.
The maximum funding is 120,000 EUR direct costs for a maximum of 24 months (two project phases). Eligible are personnel and travel costs, costs for workshops and events and others.
Target Countries:
- the EU member states Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary as well
- the official EU candidate countries Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia as well as the potential candidate countries Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Dates for submission of outline proposals (easy online system):
- 28.02.2022
- 30.11.2022
- 27.09.2023
- 31.05.2024
Further information:
Contact at EPC:
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Project Manager
NameMr Dr. Stefan Schuldt
ERA-Nets, BMBF Complementary measures
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