Facilitated cooperation for AI in Science (CSA)

The main goal of this opportunity is to strengthen AI-enabled research in Europe and explore ways to make the ecosystem for AI in Science more effective. It focuses on developing a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) to identify long-term scientific challenges where AI can make a significant impact. Key areas include frugal and trustworthy AI, improving data access and infrastructure, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, and promoting open, transparent, and reproducible science. The opportunity covers EU countries and certain non-EU countries that have made specific arrangements for participation. It aims to benefit a wide range of scientific domains by supporting collaboration and innovation.

• Projects must align with the goal of structuring AI-enabled research and optimizing the AI in Science ecosystem in Europe.
• Proposals should contribute to the development of a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for AI in Science.
• Projects must focus on areas such as frugal AI, human-centric and trustworthy AI, improving data access and infrastructure, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proposals must follow the specified page limits and layout as outlined in the application form.
• Projects must comply with eligibility conditions for participating countries.

Examples:

• A project that brings together AI and life sciences researchers to define long-term challenges for AI-driven drug discovery.
• An initiative to map current data infrastructure gaps and propose solutions for better AI access in climate science.
• A program supporting workshops to boost collaboration between AI developers and social scientists for transparent AI models.

• Personnel costs for project staff
• Travel and accommodation for meetings and events
• Costs for organizing workshops and conferences
• Expenses for developing and maintaining digital platforms or tools
• Communication and dissemination activities
• Subcontracting for specific tasks (if justified)
• Purchase of materials and supplies necessary for project activities
• Training and capacity-building activities
• External expertise and consultancy

Note: Eligible costs are covered as a lump sum. Restrictions or further details may apply as per the specific funding rules of Horizon Europe.

Total budget of the grant: 3 000 000 EUR

Number of grants available: 1

Co-financing rate: Up to 100%

Maximum value per company: 3 000 000

Minimum value per company: 3 000 000

• Applicants must be established in an EU country or a non-EU country with specific provisions for funding participation.
• Proposals must comply with the eligibility requirements outlined in the application system.
• Applicants should check if their country is eligible for funding under Horizon Europe.
• Projects must address the core focus areas such as AI in Science, data access, infrastructure, or collaboration.
• Applicants may need to demonstrate interdisciplinary partnerships or networks.
• Proposals must follow the required format and submission guidelines.
• Participants from certain non-EU countries may have additional provisions to follow.