The third IMPETUS call for citizen science is open!

Let’s start with the Accelerator Programme.

Two grant types are available:

• Kickstarting grants: If you are starting or have recently established a new project, you can apply for a kickstarting grant. Successful applicants will receive €20,000, mentoring and training support to help establish your initiative for seven months.
•  Sustaining grants: If your project is ongoing, you can apply for a sustaining grant; successful applicants will receive €10,000, mentoring, and training support for seven months.

For our third and final IMPETUS Accelerator, we are looking to support new and ongoing projects which focus on either of the following challenges:

1) “Citizen Science to Support Circular Communities”

Specifically, we are interested in projects that address one or more of the following topics, which are related to SDGs #7, #11, #12, and #3: 

• • Resource Management: Promote sustainable lifestyles, resource reuse, and pollution prevention.
  • Infrastructure & Housing: Enhance the sustainability and resilience of housing, energy, and public transport.
  • Disaster Resilience: Foster community-driven preparedness, prevention, and adaptation to climate-related disasters.

2) “Citizen Science for a Fair and Just Society“

Specifically, we are interested in projects that address one or more of the following topics, which are related to SDGs #4, #5, #10, and #16: 

• • Democracy and Peace: Citizen science can rebuild trust in democracy, promote social cohesion, and support peace by bridging divides in European communities.
  • Inclusion: Citizen science empowers disadvantaged communities, such as rural, elderly, and low-income groups, by amplifying their voices and driving change.
  • Public Trust, Education and Empowerment:Citizen science fosters trust and understanding by involving communities in research and creating accessible, engaging content through collaborations, countering misinformation and declining trust in institutions.

Who can apply? Individuals, legal entities, and consortia from countries eligible for Horizon Europe grants may apply. This includes EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe.

 A list of eligible countries can be viewed here.

Funding can cover salaries, equipment, consumables, travel, and subcontracting, adhering to Horizon Europe guidelines.

IMPETUS Citizen Science Accelerator

The European Union Prize for citizen science.

The second part of this call recognises outstanding citizen science initiatives; the EU Prize for Citizen Science consists of:

• our €60,000 Grand Prize,
•  the Diversity & Collaboration award which receives €20,000,
• the Digital Communities award, which receives €20,000,
• Plus, 27 projects will receive honorary mentions and will be showcased alongside our three prize winners. Here you will find all the information about how to apply for the prizes:

European Union Prize for citizen science