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This open accelerator call is for funding and supporting citizen science initiatives addressing the IMPETUS challenge.
IMPETUS supports citizen science initiatives addressing three challenges in this call.
Detailed Call Description
IMPETUS supports citizen science initiatives addressing three challenges in this call. For this 2nd open call, two challenges are topical, and one is related to how projects conduct citizen science. The challenges are:
- Citizen Science for Sustainable Lifestyles
- Citizen Science for Justice and Equity
- Citizen Science for and with Communities
This call is seeking to fund projects that can make a difference, at local, national or international scale and particularly interested in applications that propose novel, less explored participatory roles for citizens and other key stakeholders, and that engage with marginalised, underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
Submission for the IMPETUS Citizen Science Challenge 2024 will be online via the EasyChair platform. Applications will consist of a short proposal presenting the idea, implementation, resources and impact, as well as administrative information and a declaration of honour.
Applications which engage citizens in scientific activities producing new results, which are of mutual benefit to citizen scientists and project administrators alike will be prioritised.
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The two types of call grants are:
- Funding for kickstarting projects €20.000: Projects that are no more than six months into their citizen science journey and are yet to establish a community and/or data collection and processing procedures can apply. It is expected that 36 projects will be funded under this call.
- Funding for sustaining projects €10.000: Projects that are more advanced, with established processes, an engaged community, and initial evidence of impact, can apply. It is expected these grants to be awarded for the continuation, enhancing of impact, and/or further establishment of existing projects. It is expected that 10 projects will be funded under this call.
The expected duration of participation will last 7 months. IMPETUS will provide funding for a seven-month project, which must be implemented during the IMPETUS acceleration program, scheduled to take place between June 2024 and January 2025.
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- Legal Entities
- Natual person / Citizen / Individual
- Other Beneficiaries
Eligibility For Participation Notes
For the IMPETUS call, in order to be eligible, the applicants can be: individuals, legal entities, and consortia established in a country or territory eligible to receive Horizon Europe grants are eligible to apply. EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe.
Every entity is allowed to participate in one application, either on its own or as part of a consortium.
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If you have any questions you can contact: opencall@impetus4cs.eu.