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 May 2025.

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 May 2025.

Documents

application/pdf Update 29042025 CARE4BIO RIA IA Annotated Template	1.89MB	24/03/2025
application/pdf Update 29042025 CARE4BIO RIA IA_1st stage AnnTemp	1.33MB	24/03/2025
application/pdf Update 29042025 CARE4BIO CSA_1st stage AnnTemp	1.35MB	24/03/2025
application/pdf Update 29042025 CARE4BIO CSA Annotated Template	1.87MB	24/03/2025

Cluster 6

Food, Bioeconomy, Natural resources, Agriculture and Environment

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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