This grant supports the consolidation and long-term sustainability of European research infrastructures, focusing on ESFRI Landmarks and ERICs. Funded activities include expanding membership, addressing assessment outcomes, enhancing international cooperation, revising business plans, developing staff skills, strengthening nodes, extending access, managing data per FAIR principles, and evolving infrastructure scope to meet new challenges. Proposals must align with EU priorities and demonstrate synergy with Horizon Europe initiatives.
Eligible applicants must include at least one ESFRI Landmark or European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERIC) as beneficiaries. Participants must be from eligible countries as described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. Proposals must meet general admissibility, financial, and operational ca