Trans-Atlantic Platform
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International research funding opportunity for social sciences and humanities researchers to conduct collaborative studies on how societies can prepare for and respond to future crises and uncertainty.
The Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) has launched its fifth international research funding call, "Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition." The program supports collaborative research from social sciences and humanities researchers across Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. It aims to help societies understand and respond to future challenges including climate change, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruptions through evidence-based strategies and interdisciplinary solutions. What you get • Access to international research funding • Opportunities for transnational collaboration • Engagement with policymakers and stakeholders • Increased visibility of research outputs • Capacity-building opportunities • Support for interdisciplinary innovation • Opportunities for early-career researchers to develop internationally How to apply 1. Build an international consortium meeting all consortium requirements 2. Review the call scope and national addenda provided by your funding organization 3. Submit the Letter of Intent by 8 July 2026 4. Prepare and submit the full proposal by 28 October 2026 through the German Research Foundation (DFG) Elan Portal 5. Ensure compliance with requirements established by your national funding agency 6. The Lead Principal Investigator submits applications on behalf of the consortium
• At least three eligible principal investigators per application • Participants from at least three different participating countries • Representation from both sides of the Atlantic • Compliance with national funding regulations • Research must address one or more of the four research themes: Understanding Uncertainty, Futures and Crises, Response Strategies and Coordination, or Prevention and Preparation • Qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, historical, future-oriented, or interdisciplinary methodologies within Social Sciences and Humanities