Tools

Tools and services developed by NCPs that are useful for participating in Horizon Europe

CARE4BIO Annotated Templates (RIA, IA & CSA)

These templates made by Cluster 6 NCPs are intended to guide applicants during the proposal writing phase.
Find their latest updated version from March 2026.

CARE4BIO Annotated templates 2026 update

Here you will find annotated proposal templates for both first stage and full proposals for Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) / Innovation Actions (IA) and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA).

The comments are intended to provide guidance to applicants and are based on the current knowledge of Cluster 6 NCPs. Please note that templates and requirements therein may change. We make every effort to keep them up to date. However, please always check if there are any differences in the template you have to use during submission compared to the ones provided here. We cannot be held responsible for possible errors.

These templates where last updated on March 2026.

Important notice

Parts of the templates are changed for the 2026 and 2027 calls. Make sure to use the right template associated to your specific call in the Funding & Tenders portal. If you have any doubts, make sure to contact your NCP.

Documents

application/pdf C4B CSA 1st stage Annotated template 26-27	1.04MB	13/05/2026
application/pdf C4B CSA Annotated template 26-27	1.87MB	13/05/2026
application/pdf C4B RIA-IA 1st stage Annotated template 26-27	1.06MB	13/05/2026
application/pdf C4B RIA-IA Annotated template 26-27	1.9MB	13/05/2026

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Themes: Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Pillar 2, Proposal preparation-submission-evaluation, Key processes for proposals in Horizon Europe

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