Deadline: 10-Sep-2025
EIT Urban Mobility invites universities, academic consortia, and education-focused innovators to submit proposals to its Master School and Fellowship Open Call, designed to accelerate the development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences that build the skills and capabilities needed for sustainable urban mobility.
Designed to catalyze high-quality, challenge-based, intersectoral, and international education, this call seeks to close the knowledge gap in urban mobility by backing proposals that inject dynamism and excellence into learning experiences.
This initiative encourages submissions that foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, boost student and graduate participation, fortify connections with industry and cities, and stimulate startup creation through programmes recognized with the EIT Label. Institutions, whether applying solo or as part of a consortium, are welcome to bring their forward-thinking concepts to the table, provided they can deliver a pan-European dimension with built-in mobility and global exposure.
The total indicative EIT funding allocated to this call is €1,220,000. These funds are distributed across six types of educational activities. Summer schools for Master students can receive up to €570,000 in total, with a maximum of €190,000 allocated per project. New double-degree Master programmes aligned with the EIT Label framework are eligible for up to €160,000 in total funding, split across a maximum of two initiatives. Institutions seeking to join the existing Master School programmes can benefit from €120,000 in total, with €30,000 per selected university. Additionally, up to €150,000 is available for Master-level Innovation & Entrepreneurship programmes that wish to join the EIT Urban Mobility Fellowship, with €30,000 allocated to each selected project.
For existing Master programmes seeking EIT Label accreditation, a total of €80,000 is available, allowing for up to two projects to receive €40,000 each to support related administrative costs. Finally, other innovative activities that directly contribute to student-led startup creation under KPI EITHE05.1 can access a total of €140,000, with up to €70,000 for each of the two selected initiatives. All funding decisions will be managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master School Agreement and the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan.
To ensure shared responsibility and financial commitment, proposals must include a minimum of 25 percent co-funding, although higher contributions are viewed positively during evaluation. The structure of this funding model not only supports a wide range of educational innovations but also strengthens the sustainability and impact of each supported initiative.
Eligible applicants include institutions from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, with solo or collaborative proposals accepted. Multi-participant submissions must include at least two independent entities based in different eligible countries, ensuring broad collaboration and reach.
The call marks a compelling invitation to institutions across Europe to join a movement that not only educates but also empowers a new generation of leaders in sustainable urban mobility.
For more information, visit EIT Urban Mobility.
