# M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026

**Funder:** M-ERA.NET
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026
**Consortium:** Required
**Official call:** https://www.era-learn.eu/network-information/networks/m-era.net3/m-era-net-call-2026
**Last updated:** 5 Jul 2026

## Eligibility & scope

M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 — joint transnational call by the M-ERA.NET 3 European Partnership, listed on the ERA-LEARN joint-call calendar. Funded by national/regional agencies in participating countries; requires a transnational consortium. See the call page for participating funders.

## Summary

The M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 funds transnational materials research consortia through a European Partnership coordinated across multiple national and regional agencies. Applicants must form cross-border teams to access competitive funding, with the specific budget and technical scope varying by participating country funder. The call operates under the ERA-LEARN framework and is designed to enable collaborative research otherwise difficult to support at national scale.

## Who should apply

- Materials research teams with partners in at least two M-ERA.NET participating countries
- Research groups at academic or public research institutions in participating nations
- Consortia with complementary expertise and a clear cross-border research rationale
- Applicants familiar with their national/regional funder's co-investment rules and timelines

## Key dates

- Deadline: 18 November 2026
- Transnational consortium required; check participating-funder timelines for internal deadlines
- Project duration and budget vary by funding partner

## Tips for applicants

- Each consortium member must apply through their national or regional funder; verify co-funding eligibility and submission portals early.
- Align project scope with the technical priorities listed on the call page, funding agencies co-invest selectively and mismatch kills weak proposals.
- The consortium agreement should map roles, budget splits, and IP clearly; M-ERA.NET panels expect mature governance from day one.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a consortium required for the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026?

Yes, a transnational consortium with partners in at least two M-ERA.NET participating countries is mandatory.

### Who funds the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026?

The call is co-funded by national and regional agencies in participating countries; see the call page for the full list of funders.

### When is the deadline for the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026?

The deadline is 18 November 2026; each consortium member must submit through their national or regional funder's portal.

### What research areas does M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 cover?

The call focuses on materials research within the M-ERA.NET 3 European Partnership; specific technical priorities are listed on the call page.

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