# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 15 April 2027 (13.00 uur CEST; status Aangekondigd (announced/opening soon))
**Consortium:** Required — international consortia of researchers and societal partners
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/financiering/driving-urban-transitions/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call for international consortia of researchers and societal partners, part of Horizon Europe. SIA makes budget available per round for participation of Dutch hogescholen. Executed by the DUT partnership.

## Summary

Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) is a transnational Horizon Europe call for international consortia combining academic researchers and societal partners to address urban sustainability challenges. The call requires cross-border collaboration and welcomes participation from Dutch higher education institutions. Regieorgaan SIA allocates dedicated budget per round to support Dutch applicants joining international teams.

## Who should apply

- International consortia combining academic institutions and non-academic organisations
- Dutch researchers and hogescholen eligible for dedicated SIA budget support
- Teams addressing urban sustainability, climate, mobility, or related transition themes
- Applicants with established links to local or regional government or civil society partners

## Key dates

- Deadline 15 April 2027 at 13:00 CEST
- Part of Horizon Europe funding cycle; next expected round April 2027
- International consortium structure required

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium strength is decisive; ensure each partner brings distinct expertise (research, policy implementation, local knowledge) rather than duplicating roles.
- Dutch hogescholen have ringfenced budget, include at least one if eligible to unlock reserved funding for your team.
- Societal partners (cities, NGOs, businesses) must be substantive collaborators, not token signatories; clarify their decision-making role in the project narrative.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Driving Urban Transitions call open to researchers outside Europe?

It is a transnational Horizon Europe call requiring international consortia; check the detailed call text for geographic eligibility of third-country partners.

### What is the deadline for Driving Urban Transitions 2027?

The deadline is 15 April 2027 at 13:00 CEST.

### Can Dutch researchers apply to Driving Urban Transitions?

Yes; Regieorgaan SIA allocates dedicated budget to support Dutch hogescholen and researchers participating in international consortia.

### Is a consortium required for Driving Urban Transitions?

Yes, the call requires international consortia of researchers and societal partners.

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