IMPETUS Citizen Science Challenge 2024

Description

The IMPETUS Open Call is intended to support the implementation and sustainability of citizen science projects addressing the IMPETUS challenge. For this call we are inviting projects that focus on the themes of Citizen Science for Sustainable Lifestyles, Citizen Science for Justice and Equity, and Citizen Science for and with Communities. Successful applicants will be expected to design, implement and present the findings from a related citizen science projects over the course of seven months, and actively engage in the IMPETUS Accelerator, including mentoring, networking, and training sessions. Applications which engage citizens in scientific activities producing new results, which are of mutual benefit to citizen scientists and project administrators alike will be prioritised. We particularly encourage projects that address marginalised, disadvantaged or vulnerable groups to engage in citizen science and expect that where possible, projects funded through the IMPETUS open call should be openly accessible to all.

Beneficiary & submission

Submission process: Applications will be made in English, online via the following platform: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=impetus4cs Applications will consist of a short proposal presenting the idea, implementation, resources and impact, as well as administrative information and a declaration of honour. The short proposal should follow the template available in the IMPETUS ‘guide for applicants’ and must not exceed 4 pages. Evaluation process: The evaluation will be divided into the following stages: 1. Eligibility check: the funding is available to legal entities established in a country or territory eligible to receive Horizon Europe grants. Every entity is allowed to participate in one application, either on its own or as part of a consortium. 2. Proposal review: each proposal will be assessed against four criteria: idea, implementation, team and community, and impact. 3. Applicants will be informed of the results and short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview with an expert panel. Who can apply? Individuals, legal entities, and consortia established in a country or territory eligible to receive Horizon Europe grants are eligible to apply. EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe. A list of eligible countries can be viewed here. If your application is successful, you will be invited to enter negotiations with IMPETUS. This is a busy six-week period (early May – mid-June 2024), which should end with a signed contract between you and IMPETUS. See IMPETUS’ ‘guide for applicants’ https://impetus4cs.eu/impetus-guide-for-applicants-2024/ for more details on the evaluation process: www.impetus4cs.eu/opencall

Further information

opencall@IMPETUS4cs.eu Funding for kickstarting projects: 20,000 EUR (41x) Funding for sustaining projects: 10,000 EUR (10x)