Interreg is a Programme co-funded by the European Union (EU) that supports international cooperation.
This 8th call for proposals aims to select around 10 thematic projects concerning 3 missions from the programme and their guiding thread of Advancing Territorial Resilience.
Green Living Areas
Innovative Sustainable Economy
Natural Heritage
The 4th mission of sustainable tourism is not open under this call because it is the subject of a dedicated call from this year's calendar.
Call Type: Proposals should be action-oriented and results-driven, and take place over a duration of 24 months.
If you’re interested in applying as a principal investigator (PI) for the University of Malta, academics can develop proposals for a thematic project under the following priorities
Priority 1. Smarter Mediterranean
Objective 1.1 Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies
Priority 2. Greener Mediterranean
Objective 2.6 Promoting the transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy
Objective 2.4 Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, resilience, taking into account eco-system-based approaches
Objective 2.7 Enhancing protection and conservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure including in urban areas and reducing all forms of pollution
This is a summary of the call. For all the necessary details of eligibility, please consult the programme manual.
Please fill in and send the following TO:funding.rssd@um.edu.mt for review and support with your proposal documentation CC:preaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt for financial planning and budget approval
A draft copy of the Application Template from the JEMS Portal
A Budget Template from the Pre-Award Team at the Office for Research Grants Finance Management (RGFM) will soon be made available.
Once your drafts are sent, the offices of RGFM and RSSD will identify and dedicate a member of their team to review and support your specific proposal and documents required. Please add them as a contact person on your proposal for the JEMS Portal for Interreg Euro-Med.
19 October 2026 for your draft as a Coordinator 16 November 2026 for your draft as a Partner 23 November 2026 to finalise proposal - All Documents Ready Submit to the Interreg JEMS Platform by 30 November 2026, 23:59
Adhering to deadlines is essential not only to inform the University about your intended submission but also to allow us to support you and to get your application signed in time (when applicable).
Coordinator to submit full proposal package to the JEMS Platform for Interreg Euro-Med - deadline 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET
PI for UM as Partner needs prepare the following documents
Partner Sections of the application form on JEMS Platform
Annex A Letter of Intent and Co-Financing, with the National Contribution and signature
Annex D Statement for Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations
ID Card of Legal Representative (provided by RSSD)
The Statute for UM is the Education Act, initiated and signed (provided by RSSD)
Last 2 approved financial statements of the entity with proof of filing (Provided by RSSD)
Coordinators are Required to Draft and Submit the Following Documents
Application Form on JEMS Platform
Annex A Letters of intent and Co-financing for each Partner, including Lead, with signature
Formal Administrative Act to approve the project proposal, highlighting the total budgetary amount for the implementation of the project activities of the whole partnership with signature
Annex D Statement for Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations
ID Card of Legal Representative (provided by RSSD)
The Statute for UM is the Education Act, initiated and signed (provided by RSSD)
Last 2 approved financial statements of the entity with proof of filing (Provided by RSSD)
Clearances/permissions/authorisations to verify readiness to develop the project
Potential Extra Documentation:
TRL External Evaluation - Proposals for specific objective 1.1 (Factsheet 1)
Annex C Document to confirm financial capacity (Private entities only)
Annex B Letter to cover 20% co-financing by a secure third party In the event that the 20% percent generally covered by the National Contribution (NC) is secured by a third party and not by the partner itself, the third party covering the 20% share must also submit a Letter of Co-financing in favour of the partner (Annex B) they are covering. This letter must be duly signed and stamped by the legal representative of the entity providing the 20% share of the partner's budget.
A preliminary information session regarding theCall 8was heldonline on 17 July 2026.
