# PRIMA 2026 Call – Section 1 (Phase 2) **Funder:** PRIMA Foundation **Deadline:** 7 October 2026 (12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time; Phase 2 deadline) **Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states **Application:** 2-stage: Phase 1 deadline May 15, 2026; Phase 2 deadline October 7, 2026 **Frequency:** Annual **Official call:** https://prima-med.org/submit-your-project/ **Last verified:** 18 June 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Directly funded by the European Union and fully managed by the PRIMA Foundation. Supports transnational research and innovation projects among Mediterranean countries. Focuses on water management, agricultural systems, and the agri-food chain (water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus). Consortium of partners from Mediterranean/EU countries required. ## Summary PRIMA 2026 Call, Section 1 (Phase 2) funds transnational research and innovation projects addressing water, agriculture, and food security in Mediterranean regions. Applicants must form consortia of at least three entities from three different EU member states, with a focus on the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus. This is a two-stage call with Phase 1 closing May 15, 2026, and Phase 2projects selected from Phase 1 advancing to full proposals by October 7, 2026. ## Who should apply - Research consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states - Mediterranean-region focus on water management, agricultural systems, or agri-food innovation - Partners with expertise in the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus - Organizations in Mediterranean or EU member states with institutional research capacity ## Key dates - Phase 1 deadline: 15 May 2026 - Phase 2 deadline: 7 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time - Two-stage evaluation with Phase 1 concepts screened before Phase 2 full proposals ## Tips for applicants - Consortium assembly is gating: ensure partners are confirmed and all three member states represented before Phase 1 submission. - The water-energy-food nexus framing is central to PRIMA's strategic priority; ground your proposal in this interconnected framework rather than siloing the components. - Phase 1 is a concept stage; use it to test partner alignment and feasibility with PRIMA's regional priorities before expanding for Phase 2. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the Phase 2 deadline for PRIMA 2026 Section 1? 7 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time. Only projects selected in Phase 1 (deadline 15 May 2026) may submit Phase 2 proposals. ### Who can apply to PRIMA 2026? Consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states, with a focus on Mediterranean countries and the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus. ### Is PRIMA 2026 a single-stage or two-stage call? It is a two-stage call: Phase 1 (concept/pre-proposal) closes 15 May 2026, and Phase 2 (full proposal) closes 7 October 2026 for shortlisted projects. ### What research areas does PRIMA 2026 Section 1 fund? Water management, agricultural systems, agri-food chain innovation, and integrated water-energy-food-ecosystems research in Mediterranean regions. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/prima-foundation-prima-2026-call-section-1-phase-2) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).