Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)

PRIMA 2026 Call – Section 2 (Phase 2)

€1.2M| Deadline: 29 September 2026 (16 days)

12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time; Phase 2 deadline

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

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PRIMA 2026 Section 2 (Phase 2) funds transnational research consortia tackling water management, agricultural systems, and the agri-food chain through a water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus approach. Portuguese national institutions can access up to €1.2M in FCT funding as part of larger EU-wide consortia requiring a minimum of three partners from three EU member states. This is a two-stage call with Phase 1 completed in May 2026 and Phase 2 deadline in September 2026.

Details

Funder	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
Budget	€1.2M
Deadline	29 September 2026
Consortium	Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
Application	2-stage: Phase 1 deadline May 15, 2026; Phase 2 deadline September 29, 2026
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	PT

Eligibility & scope

Funded by FCT under shared management with PRIMA. Portuguese national institutions eligible. Scope: water management, agricultural systems, and agri-food chain incorporating the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus approach. FCT provides €1.2M total budget for Portuguese participants in transnational consortia.

Who Should Apply

•Research teams at Portuguese national institutions (universities, research centres, public agencies)
•Consortia coordinators or partners planning to lead or co-lead transnational projects with at least 2 non-Portuguese EU partners
•Groups working on water management, sustainable agriculture, agri-food systems, or integrated water-energy-food-ecosystem research
•Teams with established cross-border collaborations or capacity to build them by the Phase 2 deadline

Key Dates

•Phase 1 deadline: 15 May 2026
•Phase 2 deadline: 29 September 2026, 12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time
•Annual call; Phase 2 evaluation and project start date not specified in metadata

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium composition is gating: you must have at least 3 partners from 3 different EU member states; lone Portuguese institutions cannot apply alone.
✓The nexus approach (water-energy-food-ecosystems integration) is the strategic focus; proposals that treat these domains in isolation will score lower.
✓Phase 2 submissions must build directly on Phase 1 feedback; ensure your Phase 1 reviewers' comments are visibly addressed in the full proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can Portuguese institutions receive from PRIMA 2026 Section 2?

FCT provides up to €1.2M total for all Portuguese participants combined in this call. Individual institution allocations depend on the consortium structure and approved budget distribution.

Is PRIMA 2026 Section 2 a two-stage process?

Yes. Phase 1 deadline was 15 May 2026; Phase 2 (full proposal) deadline is 29 September 2026. Only Phase 1 successful consortia may advance to Phase 2.

What are the minimum consortium requirements for PRIMA 2026 Section 2?

A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states is required; Portugal is eligible but projects must include partners from at least two other EU countries.

What research areas does PRIMA 2026 Section 2 fund?

Water management, sustainable agricultural systems, and agri-food chain research that integrates the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus approach.

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