# Clean Energy Transition Partnership – Joint Call 2026

**Funder:** Research Ireland
**Deadline:** 8 October 2026 (Pre-proposal deadline; 13:00 local Irish time)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/clean-energy-transition-partnership/
**Last verified:** 19 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe (CETP), pooling regional and national organisations to address clean energy transition challenges. Independent investigator-led. Consortium required per Horizon Europe rules.

## Summary

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership, Joint Call 2026 funds investigator-led research on clean energy challenges through a European Partnership co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. Applicants based at Irish research institutions can lead projects addressing regional and national clean energy priorities. Projects require a minimum three-entity, three-country European consortium and run for up to 36 months.

## Who should apply

- Research teams based at Irish institutions leading European clean energy projects
- Project coordinators able to assemble and manage multinational consortia (minimum 3 entities, 3 EU member states)
- Researchers addressing regional or national clean energy transition priorities
- Teams with experience managing Horizon Europe or equivalent multi-country grants

## Key dates

- Deadline 8 October 2026, 13:00 Irish local time
- Up to 36-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium threshold is strict, secure named partners from at least 3 EU member states before submission; late additions rarely work.
- Position your Irish institution as the strategic lead, not just a consortium member; the call rewards projects where the Irish team brings distinctive capability.
- Emphasise alignment with Ireland's clean energy and climate commitments; panels weight national strategic fit alongside pan-European impact.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?

Researchers at Irish institutions can lead applications. All projects must include a minimum of 3 partner entities from 3 different EU member states.

### What is the deadline for the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?

The deadline is 8 October 2026 at 13:00 Irish local time.

### How long can projects run under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?

Projects can run for up to 36 months.

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