Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
PRIMA 2026 Call – Section 2 (Phase 2)
12:00 p.m. Mainland Portugal time; Phase 2 deadline
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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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