Where to find Horizon Europe proposal templates
The template documents for Horizon Europe proposals are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal under the Reference documents section.
To access them:
- Select the relevant programme—in this case, Horizon Europe.
- Go to Templates & forms and click on Application forms.
- You’ll see a list of templates for Horizon Europe proposals.
Each proposal type has its own specific application form. All available documents are in PDF format; editable versions are not provided for download. The entire application process must be completed online via the Funding & Tenders Portal, specifically in the My Proposals section.
The online application allows you to save your progress and continue later. As you work online, the system automatically fills in the template fields. This setup also enables all proposal contributors to collaborate on the same document, preventing version conflicts.
Structure of a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) Proposal
A Horizon Europe RIA proposal consists of two main parts:
- Part A:
This part is automatically generated by the online submission system based on the information entered by participants. Participants can update this information anytime before the final submission. - Part B:
This is the narrative section, divided into three parts, each addressing one of the evaluation criteria. Part B must be uploaded as a PDF following the specific templates for the call or topic you are applying to. Note that templates can vary slightly between calls.
Steps to submit your proposal
The submission system is an online wizard that guides you step-by-step through preparing and submitting your proposal. The process includes six steps:
- Log in to the Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Select the relevant call, topic, and action type.
- Create a draft proposal by entering the title, acronym, summary, main organization, and contact details.
- Add partner organizations and their contact information.
- Complete the web forms for Part A and upload the PDF document for Part B.
- Submit your proposal.
