Making Europe a Global Magnet for Talent and Skilled Workers

This Horizon Europe topic supports research and innovation on making Europe more attractive for talent and skilled workers. The official EU Funding & Tenders topic page is the controlling source for the call scope, expected impacts, eligibility, budget, and submission route.

European Commission - Horizon Europe lists this opportunity for Research and innovation consortia, Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts, Europe and associated countries. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants should form eligible Horizon Europe consortia and comply with the topic and work-programme rules.

Participation is governed by Horizon Europe rules for EU Member States, Associated Countries, and other eligible entities.

All applicants should confirm topic-specific conditions, proposal type, evaluation criteria, and funding rules on the EU Funding & Tenders portal.

Talent attraction, skilled-worker mobility, migration, labour markets, and social inclusion.

Evidence for policy and innovation that supports Europe's skills and competitiveness objectives.

Collaborative research and innovation actions responding to the official topic text.

The spreadsheet source lists an indicative topic budget of EUR 10 million; applicants should confirm final budget and award conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders portal.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Sep 23, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the EU Funding & Tenders topic page and submit by 23 September 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.