The EU-funded widerAdvance project is designed to empower research excellence across Widening countries under Horizon Europe. It bridges the gap between research and impact by providing specialized support in matchmaking, dissemination, intellectual property, and market readiness.
Note: This call provides expert services and capacity building rather than funding.
Selected applicants gain access to a suite of tailored services designed to push Key Exploitable Results (KERs) toward the market:
To apply, you will need to provide details about your project and organization, specifically demonstrating how your results link to a Widening Action.
Stay updated through the widerAdvance Portal since thematic priorities change with each cut-off date.
Please fill in and send the following
TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt to review your proposal and support with documentation
CC: preaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt for financial planning and budget approval
If you have any further questions or require support, get in touch with your Research Support Services Manager (RSSM).
Fourth Cut Off Date
Let us know and Send your Drafts to our offices by 16 April 2026
Finalise your proposal - All Docs ready by 23 April 2026
Submit to widerAdvance platform by 30 April 2026, 23:59 CET
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).
PI needs to submit the following sections on the wideraportal
To speed up the preparation of applications, the PI needs to gather the following information about their existing project