What is Horizon 2020 program?
What is Horizon 2020 program?
Horizon 2020 (H2020) is the multiannual EU funding programme aimed to support and encourage research projects during the period from 2014 to 2020. It is the largest Research and Innovation Framework Programme in the history of the EU with a budget of almost €80 billion.
What has replaced Horizon 2020?
With nearly €80 billion in funding, H2020 was the biggest research and innovation programme of the EU available from 2014 to 2020. The 9th Framework Programme, also known as Horizon Europe, will replace the framework programme Horizon 2020 (H2020), as of January 2021.
How do I apply for Horizon Europe?
Grant application is a five-step process:
- Find a suitable Call for Proposals.
- Find project partners or apply as an individual.
- Create an account on the EU portal.
- Register your organisation on the Horizon 2020 portal.
- Submit your project proposal to the European Commission.
Who can apply for Horizon funding?
Horizon 2020 funding opportunities are open to all EU member states. If you want to apply to run a standard research project you must be one of the following: registered business. charity.
Is UK still eligible for Horizon 2020?
UK businesses and researchers can continue to access Horizon 2020 funding even after 31 January 2020. The UK will associate to Horizon Europe. Association will give UK scientists, researchers and businesses access to funding under the programme on equivalent terms as organisations in EU countries.
Is UK eligible for Horizon Europe?
In December 2020, the UK and EU signed a Joint Declaration on Participation in Union Programmes and Access to Programme Services, setting out the parties’ shared commitment for the UK to associate to the agreed EU programmes (Horizon Europe, Euratom R and Copernicus) at the earliest opportunity.
Who can apply for Horizon Europe?
Who funds Horizon Europe?
Funding support in the event of a delay to association If the delay to UK association continues, the UK government has confirmed successful Horizon Europe applicants will receive funding from UKRI regardless of the outcome of the UK’s efforts to associate to Horizon Europe.
What are the work programmes of the Horizon 2020 programme?
The main Horizon 2020 work programme is complemented by the separate work programmes for the European Research Council, Euratom, the Joint Research Centre and the Strategic Innovation Agenda for the European Institute of Innovation and technology (EIT).
How was the work programme 2018-2020 prepared?
Preparations for the work programme 2018-2020 began in 2016 with stakeholder consultations and discussions with Member States on priorities, which have been outlined in informal working documents, namely 17 thematic scoping papers and one overarching document
How much will the EU invest in the Horizon 2020 Challenge?
During the first four years of Horizon 2020 (Work Programmes for 2014/15 and 2016/2017), the EU will invest more than €2 billion in this Challenge; in calls for proposals or actions. Research & Innovation supported by this call will:
What are the benefits of R&I under Horizon 2020?
It aims to keep older people active and independent for longer and supports the development of new, safer and more effective interventions. R&I under Horizon 2020 also contributes to the sustainability of health and care systems.