Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people

Overview

Funding for research projects addressing gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people, aiming to enhance understanding, prevention, and policy responses while promoting inclusive political participation.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, civil society organizations, public bodies, and consortia from EU Member States and associated countries. Non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they provide their own funding.

Funding Details

Maximum funding per project: €6,000,000. Funding is provided as a lump sum, with eligible costs defined in the Horizon Europe lump sum decision.

What Is Funded

Projects must focus on:

• Drivers and impacts of gender-based violence (GBV) and LGBTIQ-phobic violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people.
• Intersectional analysis of violence, considering factors such as race, disability, age, religion, or ethnicity.
• Media’s role in shaping narratives, including ethical reporting and countering sensationalism.
• Policy recommendations for EU and national stakeholders, including gaps in existing legislation (e.g., Digital Services Act).
• Prevention strategies, including engagement of men and boys, and arts/humanities approaches to challenge norms.
• Multi-country research using quantitative and qualitative data, with stakeholder and affected community involvement.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) requirements. Projects must ensure data produced is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and may leverage European Research Infrastructures under the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-11
• Deadline: 2026-09-22

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must include a 50-page Part B (Research and Innovation Actions) and a detailed budget table. Evaluation follows Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation).

Post-Award Obligations

• Compliance with Horizon Europe reporting requirements.
• Dissemination of results to policymakers and stakeholders.
• Potential collaboration with other EU-funded projects.
• The granting authority may object to ownership transfers or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

Open to applicants from EU Member States, associated countries, and select non-EU/non-associated countries (with self-funding). Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

• Projects must adopt an intersectional lens and engage affected communities in design and implementation.
• Emphasis on multi-disciplinary approaches, including social sciences and humanities.
• Proposals should explore crises’ impact on GBV and LGBTIQ-phobic violence.
• Collaboration with existing EU-funded projects is encouraged.