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COVID-19: guidance for applicants, students and award-holders
The pandemic means there have been changes to funding deadlines, extensions and support

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Horizon Europe
Find guidance on accessing Horizon Europe funding opportunities. This EU programme has a budget of €95.5 billion and runs until 2027.