Call for proposals - Call for proposals - Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS-2026)

This is a call for proposals for EU action grants in the field of Coal and Steel under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS).

The call covers the following topics:

 

  • RFCS-2026-01-AM Coal Accompanying Measures

This topic covers all research objectives for the coal sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • supporting the just transition of the coal sector and regions

  • improving health and safety

  • minimising the environmental impacts of coal mines in transition.

  • RFCS-2026-01-RPJ Coal Research Projects

This topic covers all research objectives for the coal sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • supporting the just transition of the coal sector and regions

  • improving health and safety

  • minimising the environmental impacts of coal mines in transition Within this frame, projects from all areas and domains are admitted.

  • RFCS-2026-01-PDP Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects

Τhis topic covers all research objectives for the coal sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • supporting the just transition of the coal sector and regions

  • improving health and safety

  • minimising the environmental impacts of coal mines in transition.

  • RFCS-2026-02-AM Steel Accompanying Measures

This topic covers all research objectives for the steel sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • new, sustainable and low-carbon steelmaking and finishing processes

  • advanced steel grades and applications

  • conservation of resources, protection of the environment and circular economy

  • management of work force and working conditions.

  • RFCS-2026-02-RPJ Steel Research Projects

This topic covers all research objectives for the steel sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • new, sustainable and low-carbon steelmaking and finishing processes

  • advanced steel grades and applications 

  • conservation of resources, protection of the environment and circular economy

  • management of work force and working conditions

  • RFCS-2026-02-PDP Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects

This topic covers all research objectives for the steel sector, as set out in the RFCS Regulation, i.e.:

  • new, sustainable and low-carbon steelmaking and finishing processes

  • advanced steel grades and applications

  • conservation of resources, protection of the environment and circular economy

  • management of work force and working conditions.

Each project application under the call must address only one of these topics. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one topic, must submit a separate proposal under each topic.

 

Deadline date: 16/09/2026

Link: EU Funding & Tenders Portal_ RFCS-2026

 

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