RAMP - 1st joint transnational call 2026
Research
What?
The first Joint Transnational Call 2026 of the Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) is open for transnational research and innovation projects across the raw materials value chain. The call will support projects that contribute to sustainable and resilient systems for the green and digital transition.
RAMP expects proposals which focus on improving access to raw materials while promoting circular economy practices, achieving sustainability, and minimising social and environmental costs. They should add value, innovate and contribute to industrial development. Proposals are encouraged to connect the different steps of the supply chain, bridge multiple disciplines, engage with stakeholders and situate themselves in the relevant policy context.
The call covers six thematic areas across the raw materials value chain. Applicants must choose one main topic that best reflects the project’s main objective and expected impact:
- Topic 1: Ensuring a resilient supply of raw materials from primary sources
- Topic 2: Targeting secondary sources to enhance access to raw materials
- Topic 3: Efficient and effective use of raw materials in design and production
- Topic 4: Overcoming technological barriers to circularity
- Topic 5: Putting circular economy ambitions into action
- Topic 6: Innovative approaches for analyzing raw materials value chains
Funding will come via FWO through the fundamental (FO) or Strategic Basic Research (SBO) channel. The type and scope of the proposed research project will determine the choice of funding channel for the research performed within Flanders (more fundamental in nature, or more aimed at economical/societal valorisation). Non-compliance with the specific requirements per funding channel might lead to non-eligibility.
The FWO is able to support at least 2 projects for a 36 months duration, with an available maximum applicable budget of 350.000 EUR (overhead included) per project/consortium.
Who?
FWO is participating as a research funder in this first call, with a focus on funding Flemish universities and public research institutions and their researchers.The consortium must be comprised of a minimum of three partners from at least three different countries. You can find the participating countries here.
The PI, for each of the participating institutions applying for FWO funds, must hold an appointment that fully covers the duration of the research project.
Application?
Project proposals must be submitted via the official submission system (which will be opened soon via the website) and respect the general and ‘national/regional’ eligibility criteria, as taken up in the call text (annex 1).It's a 2-step submission:
Deadline submission pre-proposal: 22 September 2026, 15:00
The FWO requires pre-registration on a national/regional level as well by filling in an application form on the FWO e-portal before the deadline for submission of the pre-proposals. When you're logged on to the e-portal, you can find it under "Researcher".
It is strongly recommended to contact the FWO administration about your pre-registration at the latest one week before submission in order to verify admissibility.
For the fundamental funding channel the respective regulation applies. For the SBO channel the SBO regulation has to be taken into account: these imply projects with a primarily economic and/or societal finality, of which ‘valorisation’ is a key - and mandatory - aspect.
Given the pre-proposal already has to be OK in terms of budget, OBI has an internal deadline to check your proposal.
Internal deadline: 15 September 2026
In case the consortium includes more than one partner requesting funding from FWO, a single online form should be submitted containing all relevant information from the different Flemish partners.
Deadline submission full proposal: 15 February 2027
More information?
You can find more information, like the call text, the Guidelines, the submission platform and the templates on the RAMP Joint call website.Concerning the FWO regulations, you can consult the FWO website:
for the fundamental funding channel
for the SBO channel
Please contact research@uhasselt.be if you want to apply.
Deadline intern
15.09.2026, 22.09.2026
Contact Hasselt University?
E-mail sarah.szyr@uhasselt.be
Tel. +3211269052