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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-two-stage

Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species' rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions

RIA Cluster 6 €12,000,000 16 Apr 2026 (Stage 1)
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-two-stage F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-two-stage Call 01 — two-stage (2026)
Instrument HORIZON-RIA Research and Innovation Action
Budget Model Lump Sum HORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate 100% Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B) 10pp (S1) / 45pp (S2) Two-stage: 10pp Stage 1, RIA+LS Stage 2
Evaluation Thresholds 3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10 Standard — no override
Expected Projects 4 Around €3.00M each (WP stated)
Destination Biodiversity and ecosystem services WP Part 9
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 6 / Pillar II Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources
China Eligibility Eligible ✓ No CL6 destination exclusion
Special Conditions Blind evaluation pilot Stage 1 evaluated blindly
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 9
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Two-stage submission procedure. Stage 1 proposals are limited to 10 pages (Part B). Stage 1 deadline: 16 April 2026. Only proposals passing Stage 1 will be invited to submit the full Stage 2 proposal (45 pages).
Blind evaluation pilot. Stage 1 proposals will be evaluated blindly. Applicants must ensure that Stage 1 proposals do not contain identifying information about the consortium members.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Drivers behind the rapid decline of specific species are better understood.
  2. Policymakers, land, water and sea managers, national agencies and other stakeholders are provided with fast, practical and effective measures to prevent further decline and promote the recovery of affected species populations, thus contributing to the EU objectives of nature protection and climate mitigation and adaptation.

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