CIIMAR has joined forces with the Póvoa de Varzim Climate Centre
The aim is to foster synergies and develop projects and services of mutual interest.
Newsletter #61
15 May 2026
FRESH OFF THE PRESS!
NEW WAVES IN SCIENCE!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Life Calls 2026
Funding Programme
EU Life
Deadline
16/09/2026
Who can apply
All types of organisations
Details
LIFE funds projects in four different topics: Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and Clean Energy Transition. For the 2021-2027 programme period, Europe has € 5.43 billion available for projects that improve the living environment. The next LIFE calls have deadlines of 16 and 22 September 2026. Please note that these calls require a significant level of institutional co-funding. Therefore, all proposals should be discussed with our office and the financial services well in advance, in order to allow for prior assessment of participation conditions and of the proposed budget, which should remain within reasonable limits.
Cluster 6 | Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment
Funding Programme
Horizon Europe
Deadline
17/09/2026
Details
The new call under Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment) has just been launched, making available up to €210 million under for innovative research.
Topics on Biodiversity and ecosystem services ; Circular economy and bioeconomy ; Clean environment and zero pollution.
CBE JU call for proposals
Funding Programme
European Joint call
Who can apply
Stakeholders of the circular bio-based sector
Deadline
22/09/2026
Details
The CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals offers €170.7 million across 13 topics to support the development and scale-up of competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe. The call is aligned with CBE JU’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and contributes to the European Commission’s Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy.
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CIIMAR PhD student running for EAS Student Representative
Adriana Oliveira, PhD student at CIIMAR, is running for Student Representative in the EAS Board elections.
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SMOOTH SAILING: SAFETY FIRST!
SAFE LAB
Keep your feet safe
Wearing closed-toe footwear is mandatory in the laboratory – it protects your feet from spills and falling objects.
