Opening of Calls 2025 Calls

The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) has launched its 2025Calls for transnational collaborative research and innovation projects – sections 1 and 2. Section 1 benefits from EU funding and has a deadline for submitting proposals of July 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (Lisbon time). In the case of section 2, which uses national funds, the deadline for submitting proposals is July 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (Lisbon time). Proposals will be accepted in the areas of water management, agricultural systems, and the agri-food chain, integrating the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus approach.

Also noteworthy is the Call PRIMA NEXUS Award, dedicated to the topic'PRIMA Woman Greening Food Systems Award in the Mediterranean Region'for the recognition and celebration of the extraordinary contributions of women in the Mediterranean in promoting sustainable and resilient food systems. In the previous edition, Marta Cortegano, a Portuguese researcher, was awarded for her work in the Mértola region.

On April 14, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (CET), an online information session will be held to discuss the essential elements of these Calls. The agenda is now available, and registration is required to attend the session.

Since 2018, the PRIMA Foundation has been launching Calls , creating a framework for collaboration that promotes stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean. The Foundation for Science and Technology represents Portugal in PRIMA and, in section 2 of these Calls, will participate as a funding agency with an allocation of €1.2 million to support national institutions. For more information on Calls 1 Calls , please visit the PRIMA website and, for Section 2 applications, please visit the FCT website dedicated to PRIMA and the Call page.