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Clean Energy Transition Partnership – Joint Call 2026
13:00 local Irish time; Pre-proposal deadline
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The Clean Energy Transition Partnership, Joint Call 2026 funds investigator-led research on clean energy challenges through a European Partnership co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. Applicants based at Irish research institutions can lead projects addressing regional and national clean energy priorities. Projects require a minimum three-entity, three-country European consortium and run for up to 36 months.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Deadline | 8 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — transnational partnership under the European CETP Partnership co-funded by Horizon Europe |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
European Partnership co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, pooling regional and national resources to address shared clean energy transition challenges; independent investigator-led.
Who Should Apply
- •Research teams based at Irish institutions leading European clean energy projects
- •Project coordinators able to assemble and manage multinational consortia (minimum 3 entities, 3 EU member states)
- •Researchers addressing regional or national clean energy transition priorities
- •Teams with experience managing Horizon Europe or equivalent multi-country grants
Key Dates
- •Deadline 8 October 2026, 13:00 Irish local time
- •Up to 36-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The consortium threshold is strict, secure named partners from at least 3 EU member states before submission; late additions rarely work.
- ✓Position your Irish institution as the strategic lead, not just a consortium member; the call rewards projects where the Irish team brings distinctive capability.
- ✓Emphasise alignment with Ireland's clean energy and climate commitments; panels weight national strategic fit alongside pan-European impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?
Researchers at Irish institutions can lead applications. All projects must include a minimum of 3 partner entities from 3 different EU member states.
What is the deadline for the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?
The deadline is 8 October 2026 at 13:00 Irish local time.
How long can projects run under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026?
Projects can run for up to 36 months.
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