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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Horizon Talent Magnet

Funds research into the policies and conditions that help talented people from outside Europe study, work and build careers in the EU.

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Europe needs better evidence on why talented people from outside the EU choose one destination over another, and what makes them stay. This topic funds research on the factors that shape those choices for tertiary students, researchers and high-skilled workers, including academic quality, career prospects, wages, quality of life, integration, family reunification and access to innovation ecosystem

Research that identifies why talented students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU choose destinations, stay or leave, and tests policies that improve attraction, retention and coherent skilled-migration pathways. Projects must use rigorous quantitative methods, address gender and disability, assess Talent Partnerships, and turn evidence into practical guidance for policymakers and higher education and research institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€10M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06Source: ec.europa.eu