EPICUR For Researchers
EPICUR Seed Funding Call for Proposals 2026
The EPICUR Seed Funding Call for 2026 is now open. Researchers from all partner universities can apply for project funding up to 150.000 €.
The scheme supports one-year joint research projects involving partners from EPICUR universities. It is designed to help researchers develop new collaborative ideas, pilot studies, proofs of concept, and future applications for external funding, while also integrating a joint EPICUR learning activity.
The participation of Early Career Researchers at R2 and R3 level is strongly encouraged, making this call a particularly interesting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers, junior group leaders, and other researchers at an early stage of their independent academic career.
Key points:
- Proposals may address any scientific field.
- Consortia must include researchers from at least three EPICUR partner universities in three different EPICUR countries.
- Projects may request funding for activities such as pilot research, workshops, travel, research infrastructure access, proposal preparation, and joint learning formats.
- The submission deadline is 15 September 2026, 23:59 CET.
- Projects are expected to start from January 2027.
Further information on EPICUR is available here:
https://epicur.edu.eu/fund-your-research/
We warmly encourage interested Early Career Researchers to explore this opportunity and to contact potential EPICUR partners at an early stage in order to develop competitive project ideas.
EPICUR Hubs
If you are eager to expand your network, develop skills for your research career and engage with other researchers in Europe through courses, conferences and networking sessions, then the Hubs are the perfect place for you!
As to continue the EPICUR Hubs after their launch in April 2025, we are also looking for courses geared towards master’s students and early career researchers (doctoral candidates, postdocs, up to junior professors) in the area of Sustainable Transformation, as well as Transversal Skills courses in topics such as finding research funding, writing grant applications, publishing research papers, project management, leadership skills and AI in research.
About EPICUR Hubs
The EPICUR Hubs feature research-oriented learning, training and networking opportunities for:
- Master’s students interested in pursuing a research career
- Early Career Researchers (ECRs)
The EPICUR hubs serve as virtual centres for transnational research collaboration and skills development. They promote networking, further training and international visibility for early-stage researchers through a variety of learning and exchange formats.
By combining research, training and international cooperation, the hubs support the career paths of young scientists – both within and outside academia.
Contact: hubs∂epicur.edu.eu