On 26 March 2018, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) published the first call for proposals under the EU-China Co-funding Mechanism for Research and Innovation (CFM) for the 2018-2020 period. The call seeks applications by China-based partners in Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018 proposals in two parts: 1) joint topics under the food, agriculture and biotechnologies, sustainable urbanisation and surface transport EU-China flagship initiatives for which 4-5 projects are expected to be funded for a total budget of CNY60 million, and 2) proposals addressing nine broad areas for which around 15 projects are expected to be funded for a total budget of CNY50 million: new generation information network; intelligent and green manufacturing; safe, clean and efficient energy; advanced, effective, safe and convenient health technologies; marine equipment; space; new materials; large research infrastructures; and public security. Applications will be submitted in two stages. The deadline for submission of pre-applications is 15 May 2018. Please visit the MOST website for details of the call.

Please click here for the Frequently Asked Questions on the CFM.

Please click the following links for the translations the call notice documents.

MOST CFM Call notice – unofficial translation for reference

Application Guidelines China-EU S&T Cooperation Projects – unofficial translation for reference

Proposal Administrative Check Requirements – unofficial translation for reference