Horizon Europe — Section 2 (Impact)
The impact section of all Horizon Europe Pillar II collaborative proposals, and the part evaluators score hardest. Covers pathways to impact, dissemination, exploitation and communication. From 2027 Australian institutions can lead consortia and receive EU funding directly as an Associated Country.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Highly variable by call · typical collaborative project: €3M–€10M over 3–5 years
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Team
- Eligibility
- Minimum 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. From 1 January 2027 Australia is an Associated Country for Pillar II, so Australian universities, MRIs, CSIRO and businesses can be direct beneficiaries and coordinate consortia. Pillar I (ERC, MSCA) remains third-country for Australia. Check specific call conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Format & limits
- 2.1 Pathways to Impact: ~3 pages; 2.2 Measures to Maximise Impact (dissemination, exploitation, communication): ~3 pages; 2.3 Summary Canvas (optional 1-page table). Within the overall Part B limit (RIA/IA ~45 pages).
- Deadline
- Date TBC Call-dependent · check EU Funding & Tenders Portal for open calls
View official scheme page
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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