Our Third and Final Open Call for Citizen Science Project opens on January 7th!
The IMPETUS project seeks innovative and impactful projects that harness the power of citizen science to address critical societal challenges.
Two Exciting Opportunities in This Open Call
- European Union Prize for Citizen Science
- IMPETUS Citizen Science Accelerator Programme
This open call runs from January 10th to March 10th, 2025 (23:59 CET) for the European Union Prize for Citizen Science, and until March 13th, 2025 (12:00 CET) for the IMPETUS Accelerator Programme.
European Union Prize for Citizen Science: IMPETUS wants to put outstanding citizen science front and centre with the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. IMPETUS celebrates the success and diversity of Citizen Science across Europe and ensures that this fantastic work gets the recognition it deserves.
The European Union Prize for Citizen Science consists of three main awards. A Grand Prize of 60,000€ and two additional prizes for projects that best demonstrate how citizen science can be used to promote Diversity and Collaboration, and Digital Communities, each will be awarded 20,000€.
But we also know that there is so much excellent citizen science happening in Europe right now, so IMPETUS will give honorary mentions to 27 additional projects, who will have their work showcased alongside the winners of the three prizes at the 2025 Ars Electronica Science and Technology Festival, on September 3-7, 2025 Linz, Austria.
IMPETUS Accelerator: do you have an idea for a citizen science project or are coordinating an initiative that focuses on:
Citizen Science to Promote Circular Communities.
- Resource Management.
- Infrastructure and Housing.
- Disaster Resilience.
Citizen Science for a Fair and Just Society.
- Democracy and Peace.
- Inclusion.
- Public Trust and Empowerment.
If your project could benefit from funding, mentorship, and training to take your work to the next level. Then, the IMPETUS Accelerator programme could be for you.
To learn more, head over to the Open Call webpage or join us at one of our explainer webinars on the 22nd of January or the 19th of February at 10:00 CET to have all your questions answered.
The IMPETUS project aims to promote citizen science at all levels and to help these projects achieve their impressive goals. Head over to the IMPETUS website to learn more.
Please note that all applications and project communications will be conducted in English.
Third Call Schedule:
| Accelerator Call Opens | 7th January 2025 |
| EU Citizen Science Prize Call Opens | 7th January 2025 |
| Webinar 1 | 22nd January 2025 |
| Webinar 2 | 19th February 2025 |
| EU Citizen Science Prize Call Closes | 10th March 2025 (23:59 CET) |
| Accelerator Call Closes | 13th March 2025 (23:59 CET) |
