Thank you for your interest in the IMPETUS project and your applications.

IMPETUS 3rd Joint Open Call is now open for:

The IMPETUS Accelerator Programme

and the

European Union Prize for citizen science.

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”

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

Learn More about the 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

The call for the European Prize for Citizen Science is now closed.

Our understanding of citizen science is inclusive. We seek to fund projects that can make a difference locally, nationally or internationally.
We are particularly interested in applications that propose novel, less explored participatory roles for citizens and other key stakeholders in engaging with marginalised, underrepresented, or disadvantaged groups.

Get in touch if you have any questions: citizenscience@ars.electronica.art

You can find translated descriptions of the IMPETUS call here.

Important Dates:

IMPETUS Open Call launched- 7th January 

The Prize Call is Now Closed

Accelerator Call is now closed

Answer the questions below to see if you can apply and for which grant/prize you could be eligible for?

 

Does your initiative fall into our definition of Citizen Science?

Or click the button below to view the full flow chart:

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If you would like to learn more about these calls, Register for our Open Call Explained Webinar.

Happening on:

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 Extended – 14th March 2025 (12:00 CET)