# Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership – Joint Transnational Call

**Funder:** Research Ireland
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026 (Full-proposal deadline)
**Duration:** 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium across the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership network of funders
**Application:** Transnational call; full-proposal stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/sustainable-blue-economy/
**Last updated:** 1 Nov 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supported by the European Commission, this is a network of research and innovation funders across Europe and beyond advancing a resilient and sustainable blue economy through transnational collaborative projects.

## Summary

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Joint Transnational Call funds collaborative research projects on the blue economy, run through a European network of national funders backed by the European Commission. In Ireland, Research Ireland supports the Irish partners in transnational consortia that bring together research teams from multiple participating SBEP countries. Projects run for up to 36 months and the call recurs annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Irish institutions seeking transnational collaboration
- Applicants able to assemble or join a consortium spanning multiple SBEP participating countries
- Research teams working on blue economy topics (marine, coastal, ocean-related research)
- Groups prepared to coordinate a 36-month multi-country project

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 November 2026
- Project duration: up to 36 months
- Call recurs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Secure transnational consortium partners early, eligibility requires partners from multiple participating SBEP countries, and consortium-building takes time.
- Check the specific Irish eligibility and funding rules from Research Ireland alongside the overarching SBEP call text, since national funders apply their own rules within the joint call.
- Align the project scope clearly with blue economy priorities named in the call to satisfy both the transnational panel and the national funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deadline for the SBEP Joint Transnational Call?

The deadline is 16 November 2026.

### How long can SBEP-funded projects run?

Projects can run for up to 36 months.

### Do I need international partners to apply?

Yes, a transnational consortium with partners from participating SBEP countries is required.

### Is this call open every year?

Yes, the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Joint Transnational Call runs annually.

### Who funds Irish participants in this call?

Research Ireland funds the Irish partners within the transnational consortium.

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