IPGG project calls - Booster & SEED 2026
Booster call
- Objective: initiate new projects or support early-stage research through proof-of-concept activities
- Funding: up to €15k per project (internships, small equipment, missions)
- Scope: projects aligned with IPGG Major program themes
SEED 2026 call
- Objective: support high-risk, interdisciplinary collaborative projects, build strong consortia, and generate preliminary results for future large-scale funding
- Funding: €70k - €90k per project (depending on actual needs), with 2 to 3 projects funded
- Theme 2026: Microplastics (life sciences axis)
Submission process and deadlines
Application files for the calls for projects are available below and must be submitted via “Submit a Project” before the deadline.
- Booster call - deadline: April 24th, 2026
- SEED call - deadline: May 4th, 2026
You can also apply for the Foundation for Medical Research’s call for proposals
- Deadline: April 23th, 2026