HORIZON-ER-JU-2023-EXPLR-05
EXTENDING THE RAIL NETWORK OF PHDS
Plain-language summary
Funding to extend the rail network of PhDs focusing on innovation, logistics, and gender equality in rail operations and services.
This call supports projects that enhance the rail network through research and innovation. It targets topics like freight, logistics, night train operations, and gender equality. The goal is to improve rail services and training, involving academia and industry.
Likely relevant for
- Academic researchers in rail transport and logistics
- PhD candidates and supervisors
- Innovation managers in rail and freight sectors
- Organizations promoting gender equality in STEM
- Rail operations and services companies
- Training and education providers in transport
Project signals
Research on rail operations and servicesDevelopment of night train or fast train solutionsProjects addressing urban logisticsInitiatives promoting diversity and inclusion
What it funds
- Research and innovation actions to extend the rail network of PhDs
- Projects addressing freight and logistics challenges in rail
- Initiatives promoting innovation management and training
- Activities enhancing rail operations and services
- Efforts to improve gender equality and diversity in rail sector
- Development of night train and urban logistic solutions
Expected outcomes
- Improved rail freight and logistics systems
- Enhanced training and education for PhDs in rail
- Innovative rail operations and service models
- Greater gender equality and diversity in rail research
- Strengthened collaboration between academia and industry
Who can apply / participate
- Academic institutions
- Research organizations
- Industry partners in rail and logistics
- Training and education providers
- Consortia involving multiple stakeholders
- Likely requires multi-partner consortia including academia and industry
- Participants from EU Member States and associated countries
- Check specific eligibility criteria in the call text
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Funding rates and budget limits
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rates
- Exact scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model. Applicants submit full proposals by the deadline.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:31 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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