Deadline for Submission of pre-proposals: 13 November 2023, 14:00 (Lisbon time)
The Joint Transnational Call was launched in the framework of the European Partnership Water4All and supports research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long term. The results must contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, including the Green Deal, the Water Framework Directive (WFD), Just Transition and the Water Action Agenda for UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The general theme of the Water4All 2023 Joint Transnational Call is “Ecosystem Services”, with aquatic ecosystems as the focus. This includes inland surface water, groundwater, transitional and coastal water, and having water security on top of the objectives.
The proposals are required to address at least one of the following topics:
- Topic 1. Mapping, monitoring, and assessment for a better understanding of ecosystem services in a context of changes, from local to global change.
- Topic 2. Understanding and predicting multiple pressures (including anthropogenic pressures) – impact – response relationships in ecosystem services through advanced methods and techniques.
- Topic 3. New tools and solutions for a better integration of ecosystem services into the management of water resources.
FCT Funding:
- FCT financial commitment for the call: 500.000,00 €
- Maximum requested funding for a consortium with Portuguese coordination: 200.000,00 €
- Maximum requested funding for a consortium with Portuguese participation: 150.000,00 €
Timeline:
- Submission deadline of pre-proposals: 13 November 2023, 14:00 (Lisbon time)
- Selection of pre-proposals: End of February 2024
- Submission deadline of full proposals: 29 April 2024, 14:00 (Lisbon time)
- Selection of funded proposals: September 2024
- Projects start: End 2024 / beginning 2025
- Kick-off meeting of the funded projects: Spring 2025
On 5 October, a webinar was held online for applicants. To watch the recording, please click here.
For more information about the call, please click here.