Funding programmes
- German funding programmes in the field of research and innovation (e.g. Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), German Research Foundation (DFG), International Climate Initiative (IKI)).
- Funding opportunities in European programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme). Further information can be found here.
- Mobility grants within the framework of the Bavarian funding programme for the initiation of international projects (BayIntAn).
- Various foundations that support international projects.
We would be happy to advise you individually on suitable funding opportunities for your project idea.
Current calls for proposals under Horizon Europe for cooperation with partner institutions in Africa
Note: The calls listed below represent a selection of funding opportunities from the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/27. They include calls that are listed as “International Cooperation” and are therefore generally open to the participation of African partners. Calls marked with an asterisk (*) are part of Africa Initiative IV and explicitly refer to the participation of African partners in the call text.
Horizontal Activities
Calls for proposals Opening date: 13 October 2026 | Deadline date: 14 January 2027 | Single-stage
Understanding the nature and the extent of the effects of PFAS on biodiversity and ecosystem services HORIZON-NATURE-2027-01-01
Systemic approaches to accelerate transformative change for biodiversity HORIZON-NATURE-2027-01-03
Assessing direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity decline of invertebrates HORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-01
Advancing interdisciplinary, data-driven research at the biodiversity- health interface under a One Health approach HORIZON-NATURE-2027-03-01
Calls for proposals Opening date: 06 October 2026 | Deadline date: 16 February 2027 | Single-stage
Sustainability and resilience of climate projections and related data records for European and global science and policy HORIZON-BRIDGING-2027-04-08
Cluster 1: Health
Calls for proposals Opening date: 29 October 2027 | Deadline date: 17 February 2027 | Single-stage:
Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate change HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-02
Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05 *
Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga viruses HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07 *
Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08 *
Prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in children and young people (GACD) HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-10
Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Calls for proposals Opening date: 13 May 2027 | Deadline date: 23 September 2027 | Single-stage:
Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01
Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02
Development aid and democratic governance HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05 *
Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06 *
Global Human Rights and EU values HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08 *
Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Calls for proposals Opening date: 13 October 2026 | Deadline date: 02 February 2027 | Single-stage:
Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16
Expert network on Critical raw materials HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17
Calls for proposals Opening date: 17 November 2026 | Deadline date: 18 March 2027 | Single-stage:
International cooperation in AI (IA) HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-06 *
Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Calls for proposals Opening date: 17 November 2026 | Deadline date: 04 March 2027 | Single-stage:
Africa-EU CO-FUND action on climate HORIZON-CL5-2027-01-D1-11 *
Advancing understanding, modelling and prediction of extreme events in a changing climate HORIZON-CL5-2027-01-D1-07 *
Better understanding and attribution of land and ocean carbon sources and sinks HORIZON-CL5-2027-01-D1-12 *
Next generation scenarios for informing climate and sustainability transitions HORIZON-CL5-2027-01-D1-13
Calls for proposals Opening date: 03 December 2026 | Deadline date: 31 March 2027 | Single-stage:
Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10 *
Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Calls for proposals Opening date: 04 February 2027 | Next deadline: 08 April 2027 | Two-stage
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA) HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage *
Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage
Calls for proposals Opening date: 04 February 2027 | Deadline date: 11 May 2027 | Single-stage
Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01
Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02
International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03
Calls for proposals Opening date: 20 April 2027 | Deadline date: 22 September 2027 | Single-stage
African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09 *
Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04
Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01
Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02
AI-powered foodome characterization HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08
Biotechnology application for CCU HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08
Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01
Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02
Strengthening rural communities' resilience to shocks HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01 - Deadline 23 September 2027
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Opening date: 08 December 2026 | Deadline date: 06 April 2027 | Single-stage
MSCA COFUND 2027 HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01-01
Opening date: 15 December 2026 | Deadline date: 15 April 2027 | Single-stage
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01-01
Opening date: 07 April 2027 | Deadline date: 08 September 2027 | Single-stage
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01-01
Opening date: 26 May 2027 | Deadline date: 23 November 2027 | Single-stage
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01-01
