The Horizon Europe Partnership Development Grant is an internal funding program that supports Carleton faculty members in developing networks or partnerships towards submitting a project with a consortium to a Horizon Europe Pillar II call for proposals. Funds can be used for developing new or existing partnerships with researchers in European Union member states and “associated countries” by attending conferences, match-making events, or in-person meetings for establishing a consortium or preliminary planning for a Horizon Europe proposal. The grant does not fund research project activities with an international partner.
About Horizon Europe Pillar II
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s (EU) main research and innovation program and the world’s largest, with a total budget of €95.5 billion (2021-2027). Canada joined Horizon Europe in July 2024 as an associate country under Pillar II: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness. Pillar II grant sizes typically range from €4-15 million.
Pillar II is organized into six clusters (i.e., themes); within each cluster are a number of calls for proposals with corresponding topics, which have unique criteria and deadlines. All applications must involve projects developed by a consortium (partnership of organizations across different nations, including a European member state and Horizon Europe-associated country).
For more information on Horizon Europe, see the resources at: https://carleton.ca/ci/international-research-projects/horizon-europe-2024/
Eligibility
All full-time faculty members of professional rank (Assistant, Associate, and Full) at Carleton are eligible to apply.
Funding
The award provides up to CAD$10,000. Depending on the number of applications received and availability of funds, projects may be partially funded.
Duration
Grants are awarded for one year. No extensions will be granted.
Deadlines
| Mandatory intent to apply
Email to mobility.programs@carleton.ca |
December 12, 2025 |
| Final submission deadline in cuResearch | January 19, 2026 |
How to Apply
Download the HE-PDG Application Form 2026. It is recommended that the form be completed either in Adobe Acrobat or Foxit, but not a browser. Please also read through the HE-PDG Guidelines 2026 before applying.
Save the completed application form, CV and letter of invitation to a consortium (if applicable) as one document. Submit through cuResearch on or before the deadline.
Internal Contact
For any questions, please contact:
Sylvie Jasen
International Projects Coordinator
Carleton International
Email: sylvie.jasen@carleton.ca