Special Activity Fund 2026
The Special Activity Fund 2026 (SAF) is open to applications for high-profile, ‘out-of-the-box’ not-for-profit activities with high visibility and large impact, for which no funding sources in the ordinary annual EGU e.V. budget are suited and/or can be created. See here for information about EGU funding sources for training schools and topical meetings.
In principle, applications could amount to 20-30 k€, but more ambitious projects could also be considered if duly justified.
Eligibility criteria
The main applicant must currently be an EGU member. To be eligible all activities should take place in the calendar year 2026. Applications should not be aimed at financing solely research activities, any kind of activism nor at funding of personal expenses of any kind (like travel support to attend scientific meetings, etc.). Proposals therefore:
- should be related to and contribute to EGU’s goals and mission;
- should comply with EGU’s principles on equality, diversity and inclusivity;
- should comply with EGU’s code of conduct
- should have a high visibility and large impact;
- should be specific and well-justified;
- could target, e.g., not-for-profit activities of, and for, under-represented or less-well-resourced communities, with a wide geographical spread that will enhance EGU’s visibility;
- do not need to suggest activities directly related to the General Assembly;
- could be proposed by EGU members, Divisions, Committees and Working Groups;
- should be submitted in compliance with the digital format provided by the EGU Office.
Application form
The application process consists of multiple steps:
- The first step is the submission of applications, which can be done from Monday, 28 April 2025, to Friday, 13 June 2025.
- The selection committee will review the concept notes, and only accepted proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal by mid-July.
- Full proposals (by invitation only) can be submitted between the end of July and 19 September 2025.
- The final review process will follow and you will be contacted afterwards.
The following application form can be used to initiate a Special Activity Fund 2026 proposal.
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