The RFCS project has the following research objectives for the coal sector:

• Supporting the equitable transition of the coal sector and regions;
• Improving health and safety.
• Minimizing the environmental impact of coal mines in transition.

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.

60%

• Environment and Climate Change
• Research, Technological Development and Innovation

• Central Government
• Educational Institutions
• Large Enterprises
• Legal Entities
• Local Authorities
• NGOs
• Non Profit Organisations
• Private Bodies
• Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
• Semi-governmental organisations
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• State-owned Enterprises

In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:

• be legal entities (public or private bodies, e.g. undertakings, public bodies, research organizations, higher or secondary education establishments or other legal entities) which carry out an RTD activity or substantially contribute to such an activity
• be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
  • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
  • non-EU countries : countries associated to the RFCS or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature

For related questions should be sent to the following email address:
REA-RFCS@ec.europa.eu

• Funding&Tenders
• Call document