Aid for the Preparation of European Projects 2026
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity. Scope: COMUNIDAD DE MADRID, Guadalajara. Budget: 10.000 €. You can apply until October 28, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
This aid is a cash grant to finance the preparation of European research, development and innovation projects. It is awarded competitively: you have to submit the application before 10/28/2026 and your project will be evaluated alongside the others; Meeting the requirements does not guarantee that you will receive it. It can be applied for by individuals who do not carry out economic activity and who want to present proposals related to calls such as Horizon Europe, as long as they comply with the established criteria.
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Official description of the call
Extract of the Agreement of the Research Commission of the University of Alcalá of February 25, 2026, by which the Aid for the Preparation of European Projects 2026 is called BDNS: 890596 In accordance with the provisions of articles 17.3.b and 20.8.a of Law 38/2003, of November 17, General of Subsidies, the extract of the call whose full text can be consulted in the National Subsidies Database (http://www.pap.minhap.gob.es/bdnstrans/index): First. Beneficiaries: Those researchers from the University of Alcalá who, meeting the necessary requirements to apply for the Horizon Europe calls or related programs, submit a funding request framed in any call financed from community budgets in the period from October 30, 2025 to October 28, 2026, may apply for aid under this call. Second. Object. The purpose of this call is to encourage the participation of the Research groups of the University of Alcalá in European calls for project financing, mainly in the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Research and Innovation Framework Program and, exceptionally, in other programs that finance research activity and are funded by community budgets. Third. Regulatory bases. Regulatory Bases Framework for the granting of scholarships and research aid by the University of Alcalá (https://www.uah.es/export/shared/es/investigacion/.galleries/documentos-investigacion/Bases_Reguladoras_Becas_Ayudas_Investigacion_UAH.pdf) Fourth. Amount. The development and preparation of R&D project proposals within the scope of the Horizon Europe Program or related programs of the European Union will be financed. The aid that may be granted will be a maximum of €3,000. The financing of this call will correspond to the University of Alcalá with a contribution of €10,000 that will correspond to the budget application 30400M000 541A 64905. Fifth. Deadline and submission of applications. The application submission period will remain open from the day following the publication of the call in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid until October 28, 2026, both inclusive. Applications will be submitted through the 'Calls' option available on the Research Staff Portal. Sixth. Other data. To request this aid, it will be an essential requirement to have participated in any call with purposes similar to this one, financed with public funds, and the request for participation in said calls must be sent to the Research Management Service, according to the procedure for processing the application for a European research project at the University of Alcalá reported to the Research Commission in a session of March 5, 2019. Seventh. Awards and selection criteria Applications will be evaluated by the competitive competition procedure by an Evaluation Commission made up of doctoral researchers or professors and researchers who meet the status of vocal members of the Research Commission of the University of Alcalá. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the following selection criteria for the allocation of funds: Coordinating function of the University of Alcalá. Degree of involvement of the University of Alcalá in budgetary terms. Number of participating countries. Number of centers involved Alcalá de Henares, as of February 25, 2026. Vice-rector for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá F. JAVIER DE LA MATA DE LA MATA
Issuing agency
UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ
Scope
COMUNIDAD DE MADRID, Guadalajara
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
More information
Territories where you can apply (2)
Deadlines
| Publication date | March 2, 2026 |
| Application start date | March 12, 2026 |
| Application end date | October 28, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Other |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Research, development and innovation |
| Economic sector | ARTISTIC, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES; Q - EDUCATION |
| Last database update | August 23, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 10.000 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Regulatory Bases Framework for the granting of scholarships and research aid by the University of Alcalá