This Info Day will inform (potential) applicants about the 2026 topics included in the Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' work programme 2026-2027.

Cluster 2 aims to meet EU goals and priorities on enhancing democratic governance and citizens’ participation, on the safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), and on to responding to and shaping multifaceted social, economic, technological and cultural transformations.

The program mobilizes multidisciplinary expertise of European social sciences and humanities (SSH) for understanding fundamental contemporary transformations of society, economy, politics and culture. It aims to provide evidence-based policy options for a socially just and inclusive European green and digital transitions and a post-COVID 19 recovery.

Future projects should deliver on the three intervention areas matching the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan (2025-2027):

• · Green transition
• · Digital transition
• · A more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe

All topics under this Cluster are expected to mainstream Social Sciences and Humanities and to include a gender dimension in their research.

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CIHR will be hosting the following webinar to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research” and to answer questions on how to apply.

When: Tuesday, December 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET | Join
Duration: 120 minutes
Language: Bilingual presentation followed by a period of questions and answers in both official languages, English and French.

Canadian UArctic Project Funding Information Session
Date/Time: January 28, 2026 / 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
To register for this event, click here.

Are you interested in research & innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment?

Join the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 info days on 22 and 23 January 2026 to learn more about the topics of the new Work Programme 2026-27 in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment. The event will be hybrid  (in person in Brussels) and streamed online via the European Commission’s web platform.

The event covers:

• Insights into the policy context

• A ‘key-to-success' session focused on guidance and tips for quality proposals

Pitches for each of the topics from the Work Programme 2026

Day 1 (22 January, 09:00-17:00 CET) Sessions: Plenary, Key to success, Destinations 2 and 3

Day 2 (23 January, 09:00-13:00 CET) Sessions : Destinations 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Deadline to Register: January 16, 2026.  Please note: to register, you must log into your Europa account. 

Are you interested in funding opportunities for research and innovation in the areas of climate, energy and mobility?

Join the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 info day on 15 January 2026 to explore the 2026 topics of the forthcoming work programme 2026-2027. This online event will be streamed via the European Commission’s web platform.

NOTE: The event is scheduled 3:00am-11:00am ET (9:00am-5:00pm CET)

Brokerage event

Ahead of the Info Day, the GREENET project – the network of Cluster 5 National Contact Points (NCPs) – will host an online networking and brokerage event for potential applicants, on 14 January 2026. Participants seeking partners can present their organisations and project ideas during:

• Pitching sessions

• Dedicated bilateral meetings arranged by topic

Registration for the brokerage event is open until 17 December 2025.

More information and registration for the brokerage event

For any questions about the brokerage event, please contact the organisers.

Are you interested in funding opportunities for projects helping to reach the EU Missions goals in the areas of health, climate and the environment? Would you like to contribute to bring concrete solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our society?

Join us online and learn more about the new 2026 topics in the Missions’ part of the main Work Programme 2026/2027 under Horizon Europe for each Mission:

• Adaptation to Climate Change Mission

• Cancer Mission

• 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030 Mission

• Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 Mission

• A Soil Deal for Europe Mission

The EU Missions part of the main Work Programme 2026/27 under Horizon Europe contains new mission specific calls and topics to support the full implementation of missions according to their implementation plans.

NOTE: The event is from 3:30am-10:00am ET (9:30am-16:00pm CET)

COMING SOON (REGISTRATION NOT YET AVAILABLE)

 A brokerage / match-making event on Missions will also be held January 28-29 - CLICK HERE for more information.

The Brokerage Event 2026 focusing on EU Missions in Horizon Europe will take place on 28-29 January 2026. This event aims to support stakeholders in forming strong consortia and preparing competitive proposals for the 2026 EU Missions calls. It is organised by NCP4Missions, the international network of National Contact Points for the five EU Missions. The event will kick off on 28 January at 10:00 a.m. CET (4:00am ET) with an online plenary session offering practical advice on how to effectively tackle the Horizon Europe 2026 calls for proposals. Following the plenary, you will have the opportunity to schedule online bilateral meetings to present their expertise and/or project ideas and discuss potential collaborations. Registration is mandatory to attend the brokerage event.

For more information, CLICK HERE

Dates and Timelines

OBW Summer Research Program (Students) - drop-in information session

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Join a drop-in information session hosted by York University and University of Konstanz, the coordinating institutions of the Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Summer Research Program.  The OBW Summer Research Program is open to Ontario graduate and undergraduate students in science, engineering, and health science disciplines. Each successful applicant will spend two to three calendar months in the summer at a university in Baden-Württemberg engaged in research projects relevant to their studies in Ontario.  Scholarships are in the amount of CAD 3,000 for two months, and 4,000 for three months, and many be combined with other funding (e.g. Mitacs Globalink Research Award).

Applicants to this program are eligible for scholarship support from OBW (available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only). Undergraduate students must be in at least the second year of their studies when applying, and graduate students may apply at any stage of their studies. German language ability is not required. 

Students must find a potential host professor at one of the nine universities in Baden-Württemberg. 

For assistance at Lakehead, contact intl.research@lakeheadu.ca

For more about the OBW partnership, CLICK HERE. 

Download the program brochure HERE.

SSHRC Webinar: SSHRC Impact Awards: April 2026 Competition
Date/Time: January 22, 2026 / 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Registration link.