The Frontex Research Grants Programme 2024 invites international research groups, organizations and academic institutions to apply for funding under its latest call for proposals on Novel Technologies for Futureproofing the EU External Borders. This initiative, part of Frontex’s commitment to fostering innovation in border management, provides funding opportunities for small-scale research projects. The program encourages applicants from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries to develop groundbreaking technological solutions.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Grants cover up to 90% of eligible costs, with a maximum contribution of €60,000 per project.
- Streamlined Funding Scheme: Simplified reporting and reimbursement procedures using lump-sum costs, minimizing administrative workload.
- Focus on Innovation: Funding supports the development of technological prototypes and proof-of-concepts.
- Duration: Flexible project durations ranging from 6 to 12 months.
- Recognition: Opportunity to collaborate with Frontex and contribute to advancing border security technologies.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Non-Profit Research Organizations: Examples include research institutes, innovation hubs, and national border authorities conducting research.
- Academic Institutions: Universities, polytechnic institutes, colleges, and academies recognized by national education systems.
- Applicants can apply as single entities or as part of a consortium of up to four independent organizations.
Eligible countries:
- EU Member States
- Schengen Associated Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Application Process
- Access Application Materials: Download the Call for Proposals Factsheet and Annexes from the Frontex Grants webpage https://frontex.europa.eu/about-frontex/grants/.
- Prepare Proposal: Address the priorities, including applied research, innovation potential, and feasibility.
- Submission: Applications must be submitted on paper by 11 February 2025.
- Clarifications: Send inquiries to [email protected] by 03 February 2025, 12:00 CET.
Application Deadline: Now Open till 11 February 2025.