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PRIMA Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation Projects in the Mediterranean Region
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Publish Date 4/2/2026 Application Deadline 5/15/2026 Opportunity Type Scholarships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco Description

The PRIMA program is an initiative funded by the European Union aimed at supporting research and innovation projects that address key challenges in the Mediterranean region, particularly in water, agriculture, and food security.

This opportunity targets researchers, academic institutions, organizations, and companies to submit joint project proposals (consortia) that develop sustainable and innovative solutions. Applicants participate in multinational teams, with a project coordinator responsible for submission and management.

Projects focus on providing practical solutions to issues such as water scarcity, sustainable agricultural systems, and improving food value chains in the Mediterranean region.
Details
  • Duration: Varies depending on the project (can extend over عدة years)
  • Location: International collaborative projects (implemented across multiple countries)
  • Funding: Fully or partially funded by PRIMA and the European Union
  • Application Fees: No application fees
  • Application Process:
  • Submission via the electronic system (ESS)
  • The project coordinator submits on behalf of all partners
  • Language Requirements: Proposal must be written in English
  • Application Components:
  • Administrative and financial data
  • Technical/scientific project description
  • Budget plan
Eligibility Criteria
  • Application must be submitted as part of a consortium of multiple institutions
  • A project coordinator must be designated
  • Participating institutions must be from PRIMA-eligible countries
  • Compliance with all eligibility rules and technical requirements
  • Project must align with PRIMA priority areas (water, agriculture, food)
  • Submission before the deadline in the official system


Opportunity Benefits
  • Funding for research and innovation projects
  • Support for international collaboration in the Mediterranean region
  • Opportunity to develop practical solutions to major regional challenges
  • Building strong networks with international research institutions
  • Enhancing research and institutional capacity