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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

The Impact of EU Labour Mobility

Funds three research actions on how labour mobility shapes wages, social systems, regional development and fairness across Europe.

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Labour mobility supports the European single market but its long-term effects on sending and receiving regions remain complex. This action funds evidence on wages, fiscal and social budgets, skills, networks, inequality, demographics and the distribution of benefits across regions and generations.

Research should include quantitative or econometric methods, ideally capturing change over time, and…

A Research and Innovation Action examining the economic and social effects of labour mobility on sending and receiving EU regions, including wages, fiscal budgets, social-security systems, inequality, skills, demographics and regional development. Projects should use quantitative methods or econometrics, consider different forms of mobility and groups, and produce actionable strategies for fair working conditions, adequate income and social protection. International comparisons, forecasting, ecological effects, green and digital transitions, and EU-level social-security coordination may be included. Data should be FAIR and policy uptake clear.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2027
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.€12M

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