EuroMarine is a European network of marine research organizations and institutes designed to foster collaboration and innovation in marine sciences across Europe. Currently, this network comprises more than 50 organizations from over 20 countries.

The EuroMarine consortium is open to both European academic or research organizations active in marine sciences (Full Members) and institutions from outside Europe, particularly from developing countries (Invited Members).

Its mission is to support the identification and early development of emerging scientific topics and their associated methodologies, as well as to promote new services relevant to the marine scientific community. As a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary network, it plays a crucial role in creating and facilitating funding, training, and networking opportunities for researchers and organizations.

Among its benefits, members can apply for funding to organize Foresight Workshops on emerging research areas. Furthermore, it offers various training and collaboration opportunities, specifically through OYSTER, its network for Early Career Researchers (ECRs). In addition to its research efforts, EuroMarine acts as an advocacy organization for marine sciences, providing expert advice to influence marine policy and governance in Europe.

More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/

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Calls for apllications

*ERC cooperation projects

Programme managed by OYSTER, offering funding for the design of a collaborative project with real-world impact. Exclusive support for Early Career Researchers (ECRs).

• Deadline: until July 2, 2026.

• Funding: 3 grants of up to €7,000 each.

• Más información: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/ecr-cooperation-project/ 

*Foresight Workshops

Funding for collaborative workshops with a horizon scanning approach. Workshops must adopt an innovative research line approach and must have a scientific publication as an intended outcome.

Funding: Up to €7,000 per workshop. 4 proposals will be funded.

Deadline: Until August 31, 2026.

More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/euromarine-foresight-workshops/

*Summer School 2027

Funding for a marine summer school, with the goal of sharing knowledge and tools to address ocean challenges. Aimed at researchers, students, and marine professionals.

• Funding: Up to €15,000, 3 proposals will be funded.
• Deadline: Until August 31, 2026.
• More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/euromarine-school/ 

*Individual fellowships (2nd period)

Individual fellowship grants to enable Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to attend a professional development activity of their choice.

• Deadline: until September 30, 2026.
• Funding: a grant of up to €500 to contribute towards covering direct costs related to participation in a training activity or conference.
• More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/euromarine-fellowships/

*Working Groups

Working Groups are bottom-up, community-driven initiatives designed to support sustained collaboration on emerging or strategic topics in marine sciences. They aim to structure and mobilise expertise across the EuroMarine network over a longer period, fostering coordination, knowledge synthesis, and strategic contributions to key scientific and policy challenges.

• Deadline: This year’s Working Groups are not subjected to any deadline for proposal submission and are open-ended, with the review process starting in October 2026.
• Funding: a maximum funding of €8,000 per group.
• More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/euromarine-working-groups/

*Parental Care for Travelling

Funding for childcare-related expenses during work-related travel. Aimed at researchers with young children.

• Funding: 3 grants according to the total budget available of €1,000. The amount of each Grant is €300.

• Deadline: until December 31, 2026.

• More information: https://euromarinenetwork.eu/opportunities/support-for-parental-care-for-travelling/