Convergence Regions

This activity funds Coordination and Support Actions specifically designed to promote the research potential in the less developed ‘convergence regions’. The aim is to support these regions to successfully participate in research activities at EU level. Funding will be available for

• two-way secondments of research staff,
• organization of workshops and conferences,
• acquisition and development of research equipment.

» Any research theme can be submitted (bottom-up).

» European Commission’s definition of convergence region (PDF)

Budget: € 340 m

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