Copernicus Prizes

This call targets the organisation of six Copernicus prizes every year for two years. It covers the cash prize, and the organisation of prizes (selection process, award ceremony, etc.).

Every year, €30,000 should be distributed to the six winners of the prizes (€5000 per prize). The EU will cover 100% of the cost of the prizes (€60,000 for 2 years).

In addition, this grant also covers the organisation of the prizes. The overall maximum EU contribution for the organisation of the prizes should be 85% and €300,000 for 2 years.

Eligible applicants

An applicant can be any natural or legal person in accordance with the laws of any EU country, Iceland or Norway.

Budget and project duration

The maximum budget allocated for EU financing under this call is €360,000 (€60,000 for the prizes and €300,000 for the organisation).

Duration: 24 months

Call for proposals

Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the full text and be submitted using the forms provided.

Please read the Guide for Applicants carefully before starting the electronic submission process. You will also find the SEP Guide for Submission on the SEP website.

Please note that the deadline for electronic submission is 17.00 CET, 26 October 2016.

As additional information (including the updated list of the call's questions & answers) will be posted on this webpage during the publication stage, we encourage you to visit regularly