We are launching a new communication format on the PS UP website and social media – the weekly round-up “PROJECT weekly&briefly”. In it, you’ll find the latest news on research and funding, open calls for project proposals, opportunities to get involved in research and educational programmes, and reports on past events.
The full edition in PDF format can be found on our social media; the website also features the edition with working links to the individual sources.
Week #32 (3–9 August 2026)
Records
OP JAK – Open Science III | Presentation and Q&A from the online seminar (14 July 2026). [LINK]
Calls
The COST Open Call 2026 has opened | Project proposals may be submitted until 28 October 2026. Up to 80 COST actions will receive funding. [LINK]
The European partnership Driving Urban Transitions will launch its fifth international call for proposals in September | The call will support projects aimed at helping cities transition to a more sustainable economy and way of functioning. [LINK]
News
Japan has officially joined the Horizon Europe programme, becoming the 23rd country to establish a partnership with the EU-27. [LINK]
The EU has launched a call for proposals to establish up to seven AI gigafactories with the aim of strengthening Europe’s computing capacity and fulfilling its ambition to become the “continent of artificial intelligence”. [LINK]
Updated timetable for OP TAK calls for 2026. [LINK]
Current
3. 8. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Cooperation projects with expatriate communities abroad 2026 | Deadline for submitting proposals. [LINK]
Sources: OP JAK, COST, DUT, EK, OP TAK
Would you like more information?
If you have any queries regarding calls for proposals, webinars or support with project preparation, please contact the staff at the UP Project Service – we’ll be happy to help you navigate the current funding opportunities.