# Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call - Sustainable Water

**Funder:** Water4All
**Deadline:** 10 November 2026 (Two-stage call — pre-proposal deadline shown; full-proposal deadline 2027-04-06)
**Consortium:** Required
**Official call:** https://www.era-learn.eu/network-information/networks/water4all/water4all-2025-joint-transnational-call-sustainable-water-management-pre-announcement
**Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call - Sustainable Water — joint transnational call by the Water4All European Partnership, listed on the ERA-LEARN joint-call calendar. Funded by national/regional agencies in participating countries; requires a transnational consortium. See the call page for parti

## Summary

Water4All 2025 funds collaborative research on sustainable water challenges through a joint transnational call coordinated by national and regional agencies across participating European countries. Projects must form a consortium spanning at least two nations and address Water4All research priorities. The call operates in two stages, with pre-proposal review followed by full-proposal submission for shortlisted teams.

## Who should apply

- Research teams able to form transnational consortia across participating Water4All countries
- Researchers addressing Water4All research priorities in sustainable water management and water security
- Institutions in eligible Water4All partner countries with experience in international collaboration
- Teams with capacity to coordinate across borders and manage joint funding from multiple national agencies

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 10 November 2026
- Full-proposal deadline: 6 April 2027
- Two-stage evaluation process

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is gating, ensure each partner is eligible under their national/regional agency rules before submission.
- Check the Water4All call page for the current list of participating countries and eligible research priorities; these vary by funding round.
- Co-lead coordination from a strong research group strengthens implementation credibility with multi-agency review panels.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a consortium required for Water4All 2025?

Yes, projects must form a transnational consortium with partners from at least two participating Water4All countries.

### What is the deadline for Water4All 2025 pre-proposals?

The pre-proposal deadline is 10 November 2026; shortlisted teams then submit full proposals by 6 April 2027.

### How is Water4All 2025 funded?

The call is coordinated by the Water4All European Partnership and funded by national and regional agencies in participating countries, not a single central budget.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/water4all-2025-joint-transnational-call-sustainabl-2026-11) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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