# Joint Transnational Call

**Funder:** Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026 (Full-proposal deadline)
**Duration:** 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium across the European and international funder network
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/sustainable-blue-economy/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

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

## Summary

The Joint Transnational Call from the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership funds 36-month research and innovation projects on a resilient, sustainable blue economy, delivered through a network of national and regional funders across Europe and beyond. It is open to research teams willing to form a transnational consortium, with support from the European Commission. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Research and innovation teams working on blue economy topics
- Consortia able to form transnational partnerships across participating funder countries
- Institutions eligible under one of the partnership's national or regional funding agencies
- Projects aligned with sustainability and resilience in marine and maritime research

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 November 2026
- 36-month project duration
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Check eligibility rules with your national funding agency early, since funding comes through participating countries rather than a single central budget.
- Build the transnational consortium well before the deadline, partner matching across multiple national funders takes time.
- Frame the proposal around resilience and sustainability explicitly, as these are the partnership's stated priorities.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the Joint Transnational Call fund projects for?

Funded projects run for 36 months.

### Who funds the Joint Transnational Call?

It is run by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, a network of transnational research and innovation funders, with support from the European Commission.

### Do I need a consortium to apply to the Joint Transnational Call?

Yes, a transnational partnership of research and innovation funders across Europe and beyond is required.

### Is the Joint Transnational Call a recurring funding opportunity?

Yes, the call runs annually.

### What is the deadline for the 2026 Joint Transnational Call?

The deadline is 16 November 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/sustainable-blue-economy-partnership-joint-transnational-call-2026-11) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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