Main Content

EUPeace Fund – Fourth Call for Proposals

Together, as members of EUPeace, we are pleased to announce the launch of the fourth EUPeace Fund Call. With this fourth funding round, we aim to attract projects that can contribute towards the consolidation of the work that strengthen the Alliance’s research and innovation ecosystem, as well as the Alliance’s Flagship Actions. We welcome proposals that foster collaboration and innovation among researchers, educators, students, and administrators in all academic disciplines.

The 4th EUPeace Fund Call at a Glance

Deadline for submission: 30 June 2025 (23:59 CET)

Project Content: 
1.    Projects that reinforce the work carried out in the existing EUPeace Research Hubs. 
2.    Clear reference to EUPeace Flagship Actions, namely: “European Track”, “Joint Master Programmes”, “Internationalisation of Teacher Education”, “Strong Student Organisations”, “Living Peace Lab”.

Project Start: Projects start on the day of receipt of the official funding notification.

Project Duration: Max. 1 full academic year.

Eligibility: Collaborative proposals by staff of at least three consortium members.

General information and support: info[at]eupeace.eu

Application Procedure

Complete proposals must be submitted electronically to: eupeace-fund[at]unilim.fr by 30 June 2025 (23:59 CET).

Proposals consist of the following documents: 

1) Application form 

2) Financial form in .xlsx format

3) Short CVs of the main project personnel, illustrating project relevant expertise (collected in one .pdf file)

Eligibility

All employees of EUPeace member universities are eligible to apply. At least three universities jointly apply with a collaborative proposal. An involvement of students and EUPeace associated partners is possible and can be combined with funding from Erasmus+ mobility grants. Associated Partners are welcome to apply as participants and contribute with their own funds.        

Partner Search

Project coordinators can write to info[at]eupeace.eu and eupeace-fund[at]unilim.fr with their proposed idea and the request for partner matching. The EUPeace team will assist applicants with establishing relevant contacts at member universities to establish a project partnership. Please keep in mind that this should be one of the first steps of your project proposal.

Project Design and Evaluation Criteria

Applications should illustrate a clear reference to EUPeace curricular development, activities should capitalise on synergies with the activities of Work Package “Transforming Curricula” and/or the respective Flagship Actions “European Track” or “European Degrees”.

 Preference will be given to applications that generate added value for future collaboration of the participating member universities. 80% of available Call funds are reserved for this purpose. 20% of available funds within this Call can be awarded to innovative (“high-risk”) proposals that do not fall within the described scope. 

Evaluation Process

Complete proposals will be prepared for evaluation by the Steering Committee. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality and innovation potential of the project ideas in the frame of the call focus, e.g. their potential to create flexible teaching and learning experiences, promote inclusivity, digitalisation, ideas shaping future Europe and contribute to the advancement of global engagement, peace, and justice in the wider sense. Based on merit and subject to the availability of funds at each institution, the Governing Board will decide on the projects to be supported. All applicants will be notified about the result after the decision of the Governing Board. 

Funding

The project team submits one joint proposal (project description). Budget is applied for separated by institution. Each institution receives its individual budget, reserved for the purpose described within the application, and each institution funds its own project participants during the project duration. Local regulations and restrictions apply. Please consult your home institution regarding specifications and options for participation. Travel Cost Calculation: Calculation of travel expenses must be based on the EUPeace Distance Bands. The settlement must then be carried out based on the actual travel costs expended.

Maximum amount per application per institution:

Project Duration

Selected projects may start from the date of receipt of the official granting letter. Projects may be executed over a period of a maximum of one academic year. All applications must indicate the project duration with envisioned start and end date. 

Feedback and Re-applications

If your project does not receive funding in this Call, it can be revised and resubmitted in the next Call, if the topic falls within the explicit scope of the Call. 

Communication

Within two weeks of the funding notification, each project coordinator is required to provide a project outline for publication on the EUPeace website to info[at]eupeace.eu

Reporting

An activity as well as a financial report are to be submitted within six months of the completion of the project. Report forms are provided to project coordinators.

Schedule

The Call encourages all fields that contribute to the implementation of the EUPeace vision and mission. The EUPeace Alliance is not limited to a narrow understanding of the topics of peace, justice, and inclusive societies, but surpasses these to be understood more holistically. It encompasses theoretical and practical knowledge of all respective topics and (future) skills needed to allow change agents for Europe to thrive – ultimately contributing to ensuring a peaceful, just, and inclusive European reality.  

The EUPeace Fund offers a bottom-up approach to generate participation of our communities. The fourth Call for Proposals particularly encourages projects that align with the EUPeace Flagship Activities, and Research and Innovation ecosystem activity. In line with these goals, EUPeace Fund applications should demonstrate explicit synergies with these activities.
In particular, 

1.       “Research Hubs”.

2.       With the “European Track”, students of all alliance partners are offered modules, learning formats and curricular components created within the framework of EUPeace. EUPeace content will be broadly integrated into all curricula through the European Track.

3.       By advancing European joint programmes with strongly integrated curricula across institutions, EUPeace will create a specific profile of EUPeace students, alumni and alumnae, who will become the next generation of change agents for Europe.

4.       “Internationalisation of Teacher Education”.

5.       “Strong Student Organisations”.

6.       “Living Peace Lab”.

Thematic Focus of the Call
Against this background, 80% of available funds within this EUPeace Fund Call will be reserved for proposals that pay in on creating activities that reinforce EUPeace Flagship Activities and Research Hubs. The EUPeace Governing Board reserves the right to utilise 20% of available funds towards supporting innovative high-risk projects that underline the overall EUPeace vision without a direct or explicit connection to the aforementioned thematic focus.

Note
This activity is funded by the EUPeace universities outside of the financial support provided by the European Union through the European Universities initiative.