Description:The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) funds youth-led and youth-serving initiatives across the Western Balkans (WB6), including cultural funds and Youth, Peace & Security (YPS) schemes. Calls typically support cross-border collaboration, dialogue, and youth participation. Key Resources:• “RYCO – Open Call Documents” – current/recent calls and templates. Rycowb• “Guidelines for Applicants – RYCO Granting Scheme” […]
Description:ESC Solidarity Projects fund youth-led groups (18–30) to run 2–12-month local initiatives. Informal groups (no legal entity) can apply, often with a supporting organisation. Great for community-driven research outreach, citizen science, and ethical innovation pilots. Key Resources:• “Solidarity Projects – European Youth Portal” (EU) – what they are and how to form a group. European […]
Description:KA210 “Small-Scale Partnerships” are designed for new or smaller organisations with limited experience. Low budgets, simplified rules, and shorter projects make this ideal for new NGOs, youth groups, or university clubs piloting training, outreach, and open/ethical research skills. Key Resources:• “Small-Scale Partnerships – Programme Guide page” (EU) – aims, eligibility, budget logic. Erasmus+• “Template: KA210-YOU […]
Description:COST funds open research networks (“Actions”) that provide Short-Term Scientific Missions, training schools, and meetings. While COST does not fund research itself, it does fund networking and mobility—perfect for early-career researchers to join European communities and co-create future projects. Key Resources:• “COST – European Cooperation in Science & Technology” (EU) – programme overview and how […]
Description:Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships fund individual researchers (with PhD) to do high-quality research abroad, including intersectoral secondments. The fellow applies with a European host; the scheme is ideal for early-career researchers building an independent profile. Key Resources:• “Postdoctoral Fellowships – MSCA” (EU) – objectives, eligibility, and benefits. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions• “MSCA – Home” […]
Description: This principle focuses on strengthening equity by ensuring accessible research opportunities for all individuals, especially those from historically marginalized or underserved communities. It aims to remove barriers to participation in research, whether those barriers are financial, social, or educational, enabling a more diverse and equitable pool of researchers. By providing opportunities for individuals from various […]