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Horizon Europe Euratom Research & Training Lump Sum

Horizon Euratom: European Nuclear Skills Academy

Funds a single €1.6M project to build a shared EU nuclear training curriculum and cross-border qualification recognition, from technicians to regulators.

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Europe wants its existing nuclear plants to run longer and wants to build new ones, including Small Modular Reactors and other advanced designs — but the workforce needed to do that safely isn't keeping pace. Technicians, engineers, plant operators, and the regulatory staff who license and inspect these projects all take years to train, and today's training system is fragmented across dozens of co

Coordinating the launch of a European Nuclear Skills Academy: a single umbrella framework that sets shared curriculum standards and builds cross-border recognition of nuclear-sector qualifications and micro-credentials, from vocational training (EQF 3) through to university level (EQF 8). The project has to design targeted training for Small Modular Reactors and other advanced reactor designs, build the specialist expertise national safety regulators need to license and assess them, extend existing mobility schemes for the nuclear professions in shortest supply, and demonstrate real recognition of learning outcomes between training providers in at least two Member States.

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.15 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.€1.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-EURATOM-2026-NRT-01-01Source: ec.europa.eu