Introduction
YUFE is launching the 2026 RESEARCH RELAY edition to connect researchers in the alliance. The goal is to support the development of competitive proposals for Horizon Europe, particularly within Cluster 1- Health, Cluster 3- Civil Security for Society, and Cluster 5- Climate, Energy and Mobility priority areas. This event builds upon insights gathered from an internal survey, which showed strong interest from over 600 researchers across YUFE universities.
What to expect from Research Relay
- Collaboration in international, interdisciplinary teams
- Biweekly online training and group work
- Development of a Horizon Europe concept note
- And for a selected group, participation in the Summer School in Madrid
80 applicants will take part in the online phase, with up to 30 participants joining the on-site Summer School.
Registration
Registration is open until 26 January, 23:59 CET.
Before registering, we strongly recommend that you carefully read the Call for Researchers, and take a look at the proposed topics in Annex I of the Call to identify those that best match your interests and expertise.
Apply here!
Details
All the details about the Relay’s structure, timeline, and activities are clearly explained in the infographic, make sure to check it out!
Participants from the University of Bremen who get invited to the summer school in Madrid will receive Erasmus+ funding to support the costs.
For question about the format of YUFE Research Relay, please contact Luisa Cristini in the UB Research office: Mail
We’re really looking forward to receiving your applications, and to kicking off this new Research Relay together.
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