EUREKA Eurostars is a European programme for SMEs that supports and funds international collaborative research and development projects. This funding competion is aimed at innovative SMEs wanting to take part in collaborative research with partners across Europe and associated countries. Innovate UK manage UK applications. Small businesses working on high-quality research and development projects across national borders often find it difficult to attract public-sector funding. Eurostars was set up to overcome this barrier to innovation. (The guidance has been updated to refelect a change to UK eligibility criteria for the competition.)











NIHR Insight South West Central Conference 2026 at Bournemouth University
BU PhD student presented at World Safety Conference in South Africa
National Research Supervision Recognition: Apply Now & Join the Supporting Workshop on 16 September
3C Event: ECR Network Café – Wednesday 16 September 2-3pm
BU geography student’s undergraduate dissertation published in international journal
Horizon Europe Cluster 3 (Civil Security for Society) 2026 Calls Now Open
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026: Application Deadline Extended to Thursday 25 June 2026
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease