Steel Research Projects
Summary
The RFCS project has the following research objectives for the coal sector:
- Supporting the equitable transition of the coal sector and regions;
- Improving health and safety.
- Minimizing the environmental impact of coal mines in transition.
Programme Name
Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)
Programme Description
The RFCS project has the following research objectives for the coal sector:
- Supporting the equitable transition of the coal sector and regions;
- Improving health and safety.
- Minimizing the environmental impact of coal mines in transition.
Call
Steel Research Projects
Detailed Call Description
Proposals should address the RFCS objectives listed above. There are no annual priorities for this topic.
This topic concerns RFCS Steel Research Projects (RPJs). Research Projects (RPJs) target investigative or experimental work aiming to acquire knowledge that helps to facilitate the attainment of specific practical objectives, such as the creation or development of new products, production processes or services.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60%
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies, e.g. undertakings, public bodies, research organizations, higher or secondary education establishments or other legal entities) which carry out an RTD activity or substantially contribute to such an activity
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- non-EU countries : countries associated to the RFCS or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€68637500Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
22/06/2022Call Closing Date
22/09/2022EU Contact Point
For related questions should be sent to the following email address:
REA-RFCS@ec.europa.eu