Grants for Preparing & Managing European Projects (Ayudas para Preparación y Gestión de Proyectos Europeos, GPE)
Supports institutions to build capacity for Horizon project preparation and international talent recruitment.
Ayudas para Preparación y Gestión de Proyectos Europeos (GPE) sits under the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and is delivered by AEI. It strengthens the institutions that prepare Horizon Europe bids and gives them tools to recruit and integrate international research staff. The 2026 budget is €11,900,000, and the program has run every year since 2022. Eligible applicants are Spanish universities and research organisations; individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit companies are not the target audience. The call opened on 5 March 2026 and closed on 26 March 2026, and the scheme does not require a consortium. It is a grant program aimed at institutional capacity rather than project execution. GPE is a fit for offices that manage proposals, research support, and international talent pipelines across a university or research center. The strongest applications are likely to show existing Horizon Europe activity, a clear institutional need, and a practical plan to make the support improve future proposal quality.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.