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Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation

Funding for research projects that develop evidence-based tools, frameworks, and recommendations to strengthen student and family engagement in fostering democratic and civic participation within schools. Targets policymakers, educators, and education institutions to enhance citizenship education through participatory mechanisms and socio-emotional learning.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 5.0M €

Deadline

2027-09-23

Open Date

2027-05-13

Overview

Funding for research projects that develop evidence-based tools, frameworks, and recommendations to strengthen student and family engagement in fostering democratic and civic participation within schools. Targets policymakers, educators, and education institutions to enhance citizenship education through participatory mechanisms and socio-emotional learning.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, schools, education authorities, non-governmental organizations, and consortia involving these entities. Projects must involve collaboration with schools and education authorities for pilot activities.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 5,000,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

Research on:
  • Student and family engagement in citizenship education and democratic culture within schools.
  • Effectiveness of student councils and participatory mechanisms in school decision-making.
  • Role of socio-emotional learning in civic agency development, including coping strategies for civic engagement frustrations.
  • Intersectional approaches to civic engagement, considering gender, ability, and diverse backgrounds.
  • Family involvement in shaping civic identity, with a focus on diverse, marginalized, or migrant communities.
  • Curriculum design and its impact on inclusive civic engagement.
  • Pilots or living labs in schools to test innovative participatory practices.
  • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for socio-emotional learning in citizenship education.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must operate at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 2027-09-22T22:00:00Z.

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to the page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

Projects must align with the Action Plan on Basic Skills (March 2025), which defines citizenship as a basic skill. Emphasis is placed on schools in marginalized areas or with high migrant populations. Research should integrate existing tools from prior projects on civic participation.