Xjenza Malta (Science Malta) is mandated by the national government to act as Malta’s National Contact Point structure for the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation, as well as to represent Malta in the Programme Committees for each group. Horizon Europe is the current EU Framework Programme (2021-2027), which has a budget of €95.5 billion. Horizon Europe is EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation for Maltese researchers and organisations. It facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies, while tackling global challenges, namely Health and Climate Change.
The role of the Framework Programme Unit within Science Malta is to provide guidance to all Maltese participants interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding. The National Contact Points offer a variety of services to assist potential applicants at all stages of their participation, including information and training sessions, partner search and networking facilities, pre-proposal checks, as well as advice during project implementation. The FPU also implements a number of Support Schemes to strengthen the participation of local stakeholders.
The Horizon Unit within Xjenza Malta is the National Contact Point for Horizon Europe.
National Contact Point services include:
- Helping you identify Horizon Europe funding opportunities that match your project ideas;
- Personalised advice on open and forthcoming Horizon Europe calls for proposals;
- Personalised advice on project ideas;
- Help in identifying potential partners via our European networks;
- Reviewing proposals before submission;
- Organisation of information and training sessions, and webinars;
- Providing advice on project management;
- Providing additional support through National funding schemes.
The Unit also manages the following Horizon Europe support schemes:
Click to visit ERC Support Scheme webpage
Click to visit EIC Support Scheme webpage
PF2MT (to open in March)
