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Horizon Europe Euratom Research & Training Lump Sum

Safety of Operating Nuclear Reactors

Funds ageing analysis, hazard assessment and validated digital methods that preserve reactor safety margins over longer operation.

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Europe’s operating reactors must maintain strong safety margins as equipment ages, operating periods extend and digital systems change. Operators, technical support organisations and regulators need validated methods that work across multiple reactor technologies.

Research can address ageing management, long-term operation, internal and external hazards, severe-accident prevention and mitigation,…

Research can address ageing management, long-term operation, internal and external hazards, severe-accident prevention and mitigation, safety margins and regulatory assessment. Relevant tools include digital twins, AI-assisted defect detection, multi-physics and multiscale simulation, digital upgrades and probabilistic safety assessment.

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.€15M

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