Question 1

What EU grants are available for the Social Sciences sector?

Accepted Answer

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Social Sciences sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.

Question 2

How do I apply for Social Sciences grants from the EU?

Accepted Answer

Applying for EU grants in the Social Sciences sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.

Question 3

What is the typical funding amount for Social Sciences EU grants?

Accepted Answer

EU grants for the Social Sciences sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.

Question 4

Who is eligible for Social Sciences EU grants?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility for Social Sciences EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.

EU Grants for Social Sciences

Perform EU

Information measures for the EU Cohesion policy for 2025

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Societal Readiness Pilot

Community Centres of Excellence

Integration of human driving behaviour in the validation of CCAM systems (CCAM Partnership)

Scaling up deep tech ecosystems

Federated CCAM data exchange platform (CCAM Partnership)

Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems (CCAM Partnership)

Transversal Centres of Excellence

Next-generation environment perception for real world CCAM operations: Error-free and secure technologies to improve energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and circularity (CCAM Partnership)

Lighthouse Codes for HPC Applications

Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians and Users of Micromobility Devices

Integrating inland waterway transport in smart shipping and multimodal logistics chains

Framework Loans

Standalone projects

Circulation of European literary works

News - Journalism Partnerships - Pluralism

News - Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations

Studies On Rail Industry 5.0

Extending The Rail Network Of PHDS

Underground Thermal Energy Storage in dense urban areas

Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot

Innovative approaches for the deployment of Positive Energy Districts

Competitiveness, energy security and integration aspects of advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin value chains

Development of innovative solutions strengthening the security of renewable energy value chains

Innovative tools and services to manage and empower energy communities

Understand and minimise the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy

Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment (Built4People Partnership)

Space Data Economy

Consolidation of the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs with reinforced AI focus)

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Sciences EU Grants