News from sister projects: the IMPETUS 2nd Call is Now Open!

The IMPETUS sister project has now launched its 2nd call for Citizen Science projects!

The 2nd Joint Open Call is now open for:

The IMPETUS Accelerator Programme
European Union Prize for citizen science.

More information about the call, application process, Q&A and award criteria can be found here.

First part – the Accelerator Programme:

It has two grants:

Kickstarting grants: If you start a project, successful applicants will receive €20,000, mentoring and training support to help start your initiative for a period of six months.
Sustaining grants: If you are an ongoing project, successful applicants will receive €10,000, mentoring and training support for a period of six months.

The challenges or topics of this year’s Accelerator are “Sustainable Lifestyles”, “Justice and Equity” and “Citizen Science with and for Communities“. This means that your project should address and relate to these topics.

Who can apply? Individuals, legal entities, and consortia established in a country or territory eligible to receive Horizon Europe grants are eligible to apply. EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe.

Second part – the European Union Prize for citizen science:

The second part of this call will recognize outstanding citizen science initiatives, with one €60,000 Grand Prize and a Diversity & Collaboration and Digital Communities awards with €20,000 each, plus 27 honorary mentions to boost recognition.