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UEFISCDI Transnational & ERA-NET Calls

M-ERA.NET 3 (Advanced Materials & Batteries)

Supports Romanian and European teams through M-ERA.NET with advanced materials and battery innovation projects.

M-ERA.NET 3 is a large European ERA-NET Cofund initiative coordinating transnational research on advanced materials and battery technologies, with participation spanning 49 countries and explicit alignment to the objectives of the European Green Deal. UEFISCDI provides EUR 1,000,000 in Romanian national co-funding for the 2026 call, distributing those funds among Romanian partners in international…

Transnational research on advanced materials and battery technologies — including energy storage and conversion, coatings, electronic materials, and environment-addressing materials — within a multi-country ERA-NET consortium co-funded by UEFISCDI with EUR 1,000,000 for Romanian partners.

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.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–36 months
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.€1M

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