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Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026
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The Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026 is a transnational consortium grant funded by NWO for researchers in the Netherlands working on three focus areas: integrated energy system resilience, heating and cooling technologies, and integrated regional energy systems. Applications require a minimum of three entities from three EU member states. Exact module eligibility and national requirements will be confirmed when the call opens.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Transnational call under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP). NWO intends to fund researchers in the Kingdom of the Netherlands across three call modules: integrated energy system resilience in a changing environment (CM2026-01), heating and cooling technologies (CM2026-07), and integrated regional energy systems (CM2026-08). Definitive module participation and national requirements to be confirmed at launch.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Dutch academic or research institutions
- •Consortium leads or partners willing to coordinate across three EU member states
- •Projects on energy system resilience, heating and cooling technology, or integrated regional energy systems
- •Teams capable of multi-partner grant management and reporting
Key Dates
- •Call opening date subject to NWO Governing Board approval (check NWO website for launch confirmation)
- •Minimum consortium size: 3 entities from 3 EU member states
- •Modules: CM2026-01 (energy system resilience), CM2026-07 (heating and cooling), CM2026-08 (regional energy systems)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm your partner institutions and research fit before the call opens; transnational consortia take time to align.
- ✓Module eligibility and Dutch national requirements are not yet final, bookmark the NWO call page and check again at launch for your specific module.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026 open now?
The call opening date is subject to NWO Governing Board approval and is not yet open; check the NWO website for the confirmed launch date.
What is the consortium requirement for the CETP 2026 call?
A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states are required; Dutch partners must be based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
What research areas does the CETP 2026 call cover?
The call covers three modules: integrated energy system resilience in a changing environment (CM2026-01), heating and cooling technologies (CM2026-07), and integrated regional energy systems (CM2026-08).
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