The NeurotechEU collaboration funding call - Reshape higher education together
NeurotechEU invites educators from its partner universities to co-develop innovative, cross-institutional activities with a strong focus on challenge-based learning. Successful applicants can receive funding of up to €10,000 to support the effective implementation of innovative teaching concepts.
Applications open: 16 March 2026
Application deadline: 30 April 2026
Activities should relate to the following NeurotechEU domains:
- Theoretical & Systems Neuroscience
- Neuromorphic & Robotic Systems
- Neuroinformatics & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Neurotechnology for Health
- Neurometaphysics
- Challenge-based learning activities that engage with scientific challenges across the five defined content domains
- Entrepreneurial approaches to strengthen transfer and innovation
Short intensive learning experiences
- Blended intensive programmes (N.B double funding within Erasmus+ is not allowed)
- Digital and hybrid teaching formats
- Innovation and creativity competitions
- Workshops and project weeks
Workshops and exploratory collaboration
- Development of new joint degree programmes (MSc, PhD) or specialisation study tracks (BSc)
- Joint educational grant proposals
- Expansion of interdisciplinary collaborations and networks
- Collaboration with external stakeholders
Additional formats
- Structured student internships and job‑shadowing
- Co‑creation of learning materials or interactive tools
Target groups
BSc, MSc, PhD, and lifelong learners - with strong encouragement for projects involving bachelor‑level students.
Academic or professional staff working in neurotechnology‑related disciplines at NeurotechEU beneficiaries may apply. Early‑career educators are particularly encouraged.
Funding beneficiaries include:
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
- Háskólinn í Reykjavík
- Karolinska Institutet
- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
- Radboud Universiteit
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
- Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
- Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Cluj-Napoca
- Université de Lille
- 16 March 2026 – Call opens
- 30 April 2026 – Application deadline
- 15 May 2026 – Results announced (implementation phase begins*)
- 16 July 2027 – End Evaluation Report due ** (implementation phase ends)
*All live or online activities must take place during the implementation phase. Recorded activities must be published on Campus+.
**An End Evaluation Report has to be provided per activity. Instructions and templates will be send via e mail.
Step by step
- Submit one application per activity.
- Use the application link provided on the page.
- Download and complete the mandatory templates (CV, budget plan, schedule).
- Fill in the online form (can be saved for up to two days).
- Upload completed templates before submitting.
- Receive confirmation via email.
A NeurotechEU committee with members from different beneficiary universities will oversee selection.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Jointness and collaborative strength
- Use of challenge‑based education
- Relevance to the five content domains
- Sustainability (e.g long‑term potential)
- Innovation and societal impact
- Interdisciplinarity
- Feasibility and clarity of objectives
- Student relevance and ECTS transfer potential
Maximum funding per project
|
2 partners |
€5,000 |
|
3 partners |
€7,500 |
|
4 partners |
€10,000 |
Eligible expenses
- Teaching materials
- Hosting costs
- Travel and accommodation for teachers and guest lecturers
- Teaching assistants (depending on local regulations)
- Other operational teaching‑related costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Honoraria for teaching staff
- Laboratory expenses
- Research equipment
General enquiries
Local support
- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck: Sabine de Haan
- Radboud Universiteit: Wim Scheenen
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn: Verena Schropp
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi: Arzu Çelik
- Háskólinn í Reykjavík: Lisa Wu and Ragnheidurth Þórhallsdóttir
- Karolinska Institutet: Mia Bjerke
- Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche: Sonia Filomena Martin
- Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie din Cluj-Napoca: Codruta Pitis
- Université de Lille: Valentin Dauphin and Jutta Escher-Kolski
