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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Reducing Non-Exhaust Transport Pollution

Funds measurement, modelling and mitigation of tyre, brake, rail-contact and resuspended particle pollution from roads and railways.

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As road and rail transport electrifies, particles from tyres, brakes, track contact and resuspension form a growing share of transport pollution. Evidence is still weak for heavier particles and microplastics that settle into soils and water rather than remaining airborne.

Research must improve measurement, simulation and validation of non-exhaust emissions from road and railway transport. It sho

Research must improve measurement, simulation and validation of non-exhaust emissions from road and railway transport. It should quantify impacts on people, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, improve inventory factors including resuspension, and test mitigation strategies with useful performance indicators and cost-benefit analysis.

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.
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.€7.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2026-06-TWO-STAGE-D5-19Source: ec.europa.eu