ResponsibilitiesMandated by the European Commission to support the EU Research and Innovation policy, the European Research Executive Agency (REA), funds high-quality research and innovation projects that generate knowledge for the benefit of society. REA also manages promotion measures concerning agricultural products.REA’s responsibilities are to:Manage research projects supported under Horizon Europe, the world’s largest framework programme for research and innovation to date, running from 2021 to 2027.Manage research projects supported under Horizon 2020, the previous framework programme for research and innovation (2014-2020).Implement the European Union programmes Promotion of agricultural products and Research Fund for Coal and Steel, as well as ongoing projects funded under the EU’s 2014-2020 budget.Assist funding and tender applicants, beneficiaries and independent experts.Manage the European Commission’s Research Enquiry Service, which answers questions from grant applicants, EU-funded researchers and the public.Support independent experts evaluating project proposals competing for EU research funds.Assist with the legal and financial validation of all European Union programme grants and procurement operations directly funded by the European Commission.European Research Executive Agency website Programmes and project opportunitiesThe agency manages the following EU programmes (or parts thereof):Horizon EuropeHorizon Europe Pillar 1 - Excellent ScienceMarie Skłodowska-Curie actionsResearch InfrastructuresHorizon Europe Pillar 2 - Global Challenges and European Industrial CompetitivenessCulture, Creativity and Inclusive SocietyCivil Security for SocietyFood, Bio-economy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and EnvironmentCross-cutting activities spanning all three pillars of Horizon Europe: Widening participation and strengthening the European Research AreaWidening participation and spreading excellenceReforming and enhancing the European Research and Innovation systemOther European Union programmesResearch Fund for Coal and SteelPromotion of agricultural productsAll funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.Horizon 2020Horizon 2020 was the EU’s research and innovation funding programme from 2014 to 2020. REA managed around 7000 projects, some still ongoing, in the following areas:Marie Skłodowska-Curie ActionsResearch InfrastructuresFood security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomyClimate action, Environment, resource efficiency and raw materialsInnovative, inclusive and reflective societiesSecure societiesSpreading excellence and widening participationScience with and for societyGovernanceLegal basis and governance of the European Research Executive Agency Leadership and organisation Director Marc Tachelet 1 DECEMBER 2024European Research Executive Agency - Organisation chart Search for staff Contact European Research Executive Agency NameEuropean Research Executive AgencyPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressBoulevard Simon Bolivar 34 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Contact us Related links Working for the European Research Executive AgencyREA statement on the use of languagesREA’s privacy policyDirectorate-General for Research and InnovationDirectorate-General for Education and CultureDirectorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and TechnologyDirectorate-General for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentDirectorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsDirectorate-General for Migration and Home AffairsMarie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship CertificateRegister of records of personal data processing activities in REAReport fraud Plans and reports Commission work programmeoverview of institution-wide deliverables for current yearAnnual activity reportdepartment achievements, resources used during previous yearAnnual work programmebudget line for certain policies and funding programmes for current yearAnnual budgets and annual accountsoverview of the annual operating budgets and accountsRequests for access to REA documentsReport on application of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 during 2021 Latest News article6 December 2024We are looking for agri-food marketing experts!1 min readNews article6 December 2024Dear researchers: thank you for your commitment, cooperation, and curiosity3 min readNews article5 December 2024Waste not, want not: turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth1 min readSee more news
Requests for access to REA documentsReport on application of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 during 2021
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