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The call provides **funding opportunities for researchers and staff from** [CIVIS universities](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance) to develop transnational projects that align with the core objectives of the CIVIS Open Labs. ### Quick links: - [OL Rolling Call Guidance Document](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ol-rolling-call-guide-june-25-2.pdf) - [OL Rolling Call Letter of Support](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ol-rolling-call-letter-of-support.docx) - [OL Rolling Call Budget Template](https://civis.smapply.io/protected/nr/GhnBX/2025-04-29_ol-rolling-call-budget-template_UPDATED.xlsx) - [OL Rolling Call - Form](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ol-rolling-call-form-jan-25.docx) [APPLY ](https://civis.smapply.io/prog/civis_open_lab_call_for_project/) *Photo: Copyright CIVIS Communications Unit* Summary of the Call -------------------- The **CIVIS Open Labs Rolling Call** is an initiative led by the [Open Labs](https://civis.eu/en/engage/open-labs) of the CIVIS Alliance, aimed at strengthening connections between member universities and local communities to foster participatory, inclusive, and impactful collaboration. These interdisciplinary and collaborative spaces—both physical and virtual—serve as a bridge between academia and society, promoting innovation and co-creation at local, regional, and international levels. This call provides funding opportunities for **researchers and staff** from [CIVIS universities](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance) to develop transnational projects that align with the core objectives of the CIVIS Open Labs, namely: - **Promoting Service-Learning Activities:** Encouraging students and researchers to engage with communities through experiential learning that addresses real-world challenges. - **Supporting Participatory and Citizen Research:** Actively involving citizens and stakeholders in the research process to co-create knowledge and develop solutions. - **Advancing Design Thinking Methodologies:** Facilitating innovative problem-solving by integrating diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches. - **Building Partnerships Beyond Academia:** Collaborating with external organizations, such as NGOs, local authorities, businesses, and citizens, to create impactful teaching and research projects. Who can appply? ---------------- Applications can be submitted by **academics, researchers and staff** from [CIVIS universities](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance). We strongly encourage the collaboration with external stakeholders and students. Interested stakeholders and students can **contact the local Open Lab Coordinators** to be put in relation with academics. What types of activities are funded? ------------------------------------- [CIVIS Open Labs](https://civis.eu/en/engage/open-labs) support a **diverse range of projects and activities** developed within the Alliance\*that operates locally and internationally. These initiatives span various domains, including but not limited to: - **Promotion and dissemination of methods:** Training programs on service-learning, participatory research, or design thinking. - **Workshops on specific themes:** Events involving researchers, local authorities, and community stakeholders to address pressing issues. - **Collaborative projects:** Initiatives that connect academia with external organizations to co-develop solutions for societal challenges. \*Please note that the **Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)** **currently has no available funds to support Open Lab projects within the permanent call**. Interested applicants affiliated with UAM are advised to contact their CIVIS institutional liaison for further information and guidance on potential opportunities. General requirements and criteria ---------------------------------- Projects and activities must **contribute to CIVIS WP2/WP4 Objectives** and **involve at least three** [CIVIS Universities.](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance)The projects should be fully implemented before 30/09/2026. Please consult the **OL Rolling** [Call Guidance Document](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ol-rolling-call-guide-june-25-2.pdf) for more information about additional requirements and evaluation criteria. How to apply? -------------- To apply, please contact your **local Open Lab Coordinator** (see the list below), who can assist you in preparing your application, identifying potential partners — both locally and internationally — and guiding you through the process. This is a **Rolling Call with a monthly deadline, occurring on the last day of each month until January 30, 2026.** Applications are evaluated during the following month (final validation can take up to two months). For European CIVIS universities, a **support letter signed by the Open Lab Coordinator and the CIVIS Institutional Coordinator is required - the relevant letter template** can be downloaded [here](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ol-rolling-call-letter-of-support.docx). ### Application process You can **submit your proposal online** via the following [application form](https://civis.smapply.io/prog/civis_open_lab_call_for_project/). [APPLY](https://civis.smapply.io/prog/civis_open_lab_call_for_project/) Contacts --------- - **Aix-Marseille Université (amU):** Valérie Caraguel - **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA):** Marlen Mouliou - **Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS):** Maximilian Grund - **Stockholm University (SU):** Ivar Björkman ivar.bjorkman@openlab.se - **Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR):** Irene Baldriga - **Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM):** Elena Pérez Hernández [elena.perezh@uam.es ](mailto:elena.perezh@uam.es) - **University of Bucharest (UB):** Magdalena Platis - **Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB):** Robin Lebrun - **University of Lausanne (UNIL):** Christèle Aubry - **University of Glasgow (UofG):** Kenneth Skeldon - **University of Tübingen (UT):** Mareike Kardinal ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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