About
ESF (European Science Foundation) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to advancing high-quality research across Europe and beyond since 1974. With established records in all disciplines, ESF offers expert, independent management and support throughout the entire research lifecycle: from conception and implementation to evaluation, sustainability, and impact. ESF operates across diverse scientific networks, funding programs, and EU-funded projects, and specialises in research assessment, grant evaluation, and comprehensive support, spanning scientific, operational, communication, administrative, and financial management.
Driven by a dynamic, highly skilled, and international team, ESF is dedicated to catalysing innovative solutions to enhance the impact of research worldwide.
Destination: Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations
HORIZON-CL2-2026-02-TRANSFO-01: Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and ResilienceHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10: Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EUHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08: Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management
Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-05: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of EqualityHORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07: Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstructionHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-07: The role of private companies in democracy
Destination: Innovative Research on European Cultural Heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07: Societal impact of cultural heritageHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-HERITAGE-09-two-stage: Open topic: Impact-driven research on realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts and cultural and creative industries