Water4All – Water and Health 2025 and Biodiversa+ (BiodivConnect 2025-2026) are now open for submissions.

Opportunities for the internationalization of research from Espírito Santo continue to expand. On Wednesday (September 17), the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo (Fapes) announced its participation in two additional transnational calls through the National Council of State Research Support Foundations (Confap). The calls include Water4All – Water and Health 2025 and Biodiversa+ (BiodivConnect 2025-2026), both under the European research and innovation program Horizon Europe.

Transnational Call: Water4All – Water and Health 2025

The European Partnership for Water Security (Water4All) launched this call to support research and innovation projects addressing key challenges at the intersection of water and human health, including water quality, contaminants, and treatment technologies. Submitted proposals must address at least one of the following topics:

• Waterborne contaminants and health risks – Investigate the occurrence, behavior, and interactions of contaminants and identify vulnerable populations.

• Innovative monitoring tools and technologies – Develop and apply new methods to monitor water quality and human exposure.

• Water treatment and exposure reduction – Propose treatment solutions and strategies to reduce exposure to harmful substances.

• Governance, socioeconomic innovation, and policy integration – Explore inclusive governance models and policies integrating water and health priorities.

Water4All is implemented under Horizon Europe and is a network of organizations from multiple countries that plan and fund multidisciplinary water research. The call involves institutions from 30 countries and the European Commission.

In Espírito Santo, Fapes will support one project with a maximum funding of €40,000, sourced from the State Fund for Science and Technology (Funcitec). Project duration is up to 36 months, and funding may cover travel and per diem expenses, according to Fapes regulations.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, act as the project coordinator, and actively engage in research, development, or innovation at higher education or research institutions in Espírito Santo, following Fapes guidelines (Resolution CCAF No. 357/2025 and Service Instruction No. 082/2025).

Submission and Information:

• Submit proposals via the international call platform: click here

• Partner search platform: click here

• Fapes-specific guidelines: click here

Schedule:

• Pre-proposals deadline: November 13, 2025

• Full proposals invited deadline: April 13, 2026

• Project start: late 2026 – early 2027

Webinar: Water4All will hold an informative webinar on September 25, 2025, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM (Brasília time). Register here.

Transnational Call: Biodiversa+ (BiodivConnect 2025-2026)

The European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) launched this call to fund interdisciplinary, transnational research projects aimed at restoring functional ecosystems and enhancing their integrity, connectivity, and resilience. Projects must integrate ecological, social, cultural, and policy perspectives and involve relevant stakeholders.

The call covers the following partially overlapping topics:

• Definition of restoration targets and success measurement

• Scalability and transferability of nature restoration efforts

• Long-term sustainability of restored ecosystems

In Espírito Santo, Fapes will support one project with funding of €40,000, also from Funcitec, for up to 36 months, including potential travel and per diem expenses.

Eligibility: Applicants must be project coordinators with a doctoral degree, actively engaged in research, development, or innovation at higher education or research institutions in Espírito Santo, in accordance with Fapes regulations (Resolution CCAF No. 357/2025 and Service Instruction No. 082/2025).

Submission and Information:

• Submit proposals via the international call platform: click here

• Partner search platform: click here

• Fapes-specific guidelines: click here

Schedule:

• Pre-proposals deadline: November 7, 2025

• Full proposals invited deadline: April 14, 2026

• Project start: December 1, 2026 – April 1, 2027

Webinar: Biodiversa+ will hold an informative webinar on September 11, 2025, at 8:00 AM (Brasília time). Register here.

With information provided by Confap

Press Contact:
Fapes Communication Office
Samantha Nepomuceno | Igor Gonçalves
+55 (27) 3636-1867 | 3636-1858
comunicacao@fapes.es.gov.br