The European Commission has launched a new set of calls under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06 heading, focused on enhancing the European Research and Innovation (R&I) system. These calls align with the priorities laid out in the European Research Area (ERA) and HORIZON Work Programme 2025, which you can find on EURASHE Connect. The call offers opportunities for higher education institutions, research organisations, and relevant stakeholders to engage in transformative initiatives. Please find below a set of calls under the same call that we believe could be of particular interest to you.
Overview of the Calls
1. HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-01
- Title: Strengthen uptake of solutions for reproducibility of scientific results
- Budget: €26 million – approximately 13 grants
- Deadline: 18 September 2025
The action aims to support the implementation of tools, policies, and practices that improve the reproducibility of scientific results. It focuses on interventions within research organisations and aims to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world settings.
2. HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-03
- Title: Establish communities of practice to strengthen research careers
- Budget: €2 million – approximately 1 grant
- Deadline: 18 September 2025
Funding is available to support the creation of communities of practice that support the implementation of the new European framework for research careers. It focuses on improving working conditions, mobility, and employability, especially for early-career researchers.
3. HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-05
- Title: Upgrade services of knowledge and technology transfer professionals
- Budget: €4 million – approximately 2 grants
- Deadline: 18 September 2025
Activities under this call are expected to contribute to the improvement of the skills and services of knowledge and technology transfer professionals. It aims to enhance their ability to support the commercial and societal value of research and innovation outcomes.
4. HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-06
- Title: Strengthen capacities and recognition for research management
- Budget: €2 million – approximately 1 grant
- Deadline: 18 September 2025
The objective is to improve research management practices across the European Research Area. It supports professional recognition, career development, and mobility for research managers.
You can find the full list of calls on the Funding and Tenders portal by accessing this link.
Opportunities for EURASHE Members
The topics covered under this set of calls are highly relevant to the missions and strengths of EURASHE members, particularly universities of applied sciences. Whether your institution is active in applied research, engaged in knowledge and technology transfer, or developing new approaches to research careers and management, there are clear opportunities to get involved.
These calls offer funding not only to support institutional development but also to build international partnerships, test innovative approaches, and contribute to shaping the future of the European Research Area.
EURASHE is here to support you in identifying relevant calls, finding project partners through our extensive network, and building competitive project proposals. We encourage members to express their interests and share ideas via EURASHE Connect – our member platform designed for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
If you would like to get involved or have any questions about how your institution could participate, please do not hesitate to contact the EURASHE secretariat. We look forward to seeing many of our members take part in shaping the future of applied research in Europe through the HORIZON Europe programme.
