HORIZON-EURATOM-2023-NRT-01-08

Safety of low enriched fuel for research reactors - securing the supply of medical radioisotopes

Status
open for submission
Programme
Euratom Research and Training Programme (EURATOM)
Action type
EURATOM Innovation Actions
Opens
4 Apr 2023
Deadline
8 Nov 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Research on safety of low enriched fuel for research reactors to secure medical radioisotope supply.

This call supports innovation actions focused on improving the safety of low enriched uranium fuel used in research reactors. The goal is to ensure a reliable supply of medical radioisotopes. Projects should address safety challenges and contribute to medical isotope availability.

Likely relevant for

  • Research reactor operators
  • Nuclear fuel safety researchers
  • Medical isotope producers
  • Nuclear regulatory bodies
  • Nuclear technology developers

Project signals

Focus on low enriched uranium fuel safetyDevelopment of safer fuel technologiesEnsuring medical isotope supply chain security

What it funds

  • Research and innovation on safety of low enriched uranium fuel for research reactors
  • Technological development to secure medical radioisotope supply
  • Demonstration of improved fuel safety measures

Expected outcomes

  • Enhanced safety of low enriched fuel in research reactors
  • Secured and reliable supply of medical radioisotopes
  • Innovative solutions for nuclear fuel safety

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Universities
  • Industry partners
  • Public bodies
  • SMEs
  • Likely consortium required, check call details
  • Participants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Must comply with EURATOM programme rules
  • Specific eligibility conditions to be verified
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria for applicants
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium composition requirements

Money

Budget details not stated; check official call documents for funding amounts and rates.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Check official call text for detailed eligibility and submission requirements

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:32 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

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Official source text

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