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3RD EXCHANGE SCHEME OPEN CALL

ENFIELD logo(only lighthouse)EC funded ENFIELD project has allocated 1.1M Euros to provide support to a total of 76 researchers to answer specific ENFIELD challenges through four rounds of exchange open calls. We invite researchers (PhD students, Post-docs and senior researchers) and groups of researchers to propose projects that address specific ENFIELD challenges and contribute to new AI research and applications. These projects will develop fundamental research in the areas of Adaptive, Green, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI. These pillars are strategic and of paramount importance to successful AI development, deployment and acceptance in Europe and will further advance the research within verticals of Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Space.

GENERAL INFORMATION

BUDGET

 

TIMELINE

2.400€/MONTH
MOBILITY ALLOWANCE

19
EXPECTED GRANTED PROPOSALS

 

14/04/2025

3rd EXCHANGE SCHEME
OPEN CALL CLOSING DATE

3-6 MONTHS
DURATION OF ACTIVITIES

31/05/2026
TO FINISH ACTIVITIES

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunity to carry out top-level research activities in partnership with distinguished research institutions and industry entities. Chance to network and benefit from mutual exchanges, feedback and collaboration with peers and various experts in the AI field. 
  • up to 14.400€ in financial support (6 months).
  • Visibility and promotion.
  • Possibility to benefit from a specific IPR strategy for promising exploitation opportunities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This Exchange Scheme Open Call was designed to attract the top-level researchers to conduct foundational research activities related to specific scientific and technological challenges raised by ENFIELD project.

G-AI.1: Green AI Metrics
G-AI.2 Physics-Informed Machine Learning
G-AI.3 The Policy Landscape for Green AI
G-AI.4 Green Generative Language Models
G-AI.5 Energy-Efficient Large Language Models for Sustainable Software Engineering
G-AI.6 Green World Models
G-AI.7 Cooperative Multi-agent Green AI
G-AI.1: Green AI Metrics...
GREEN AI
GREEN AI
A-AI.1 Adaptive AI for Environmental Monitoring: Multimodal Data Fusion for Context Aware
Deployment
A-AI.2 Adaptive AI for Multimedia: Learned Compression and Real-Time Applications
A-AI.3. Adaptive AI on the Edge – Innovations for Resource-Constrained Systems
A-AI.4 -LLM on the Edge
A-AI.5 -Adaptive AI-Powered Digital Twin for Innovating Healthcare Security and Resilience
A-AI.6 Adaptive AI for Generalizable and Multimodal Semantic Reasoning
A-AI.7 Zero-shot large-scale biomedical entity matching and linking
A-AI.8 Parameter Efficient Algorithms for Foundation models
A-AI.9 Robustness and Generalization in single or multi-modal models
A-AI.1 Adaptive AI for Environmental Monitoring: Multimodal Data Fusion for Cont...
ADAPTIVE AI
ADAPTIVE AI
HC-AI.1 Interpretability and uncertainty in predictive models
HC-AI.2 Improving transparency and explainability of web-based AI systems through semi-structured natural
language descriptions
HC-AI.3 Explainable AI for Multimodal and Sequential Data Analysis in Physical and Chemical Processes
HC-AI.1 Interpretability and uncertainty in predictive models...
HUMAN CENTRIC AI
HUMAN CENTRIC AI
T-AI.1 Security and Robustness of AI systems
T-AI.2 Privacy and Compliance of AI systems
T-AI.3 Trustworthy ML based scheduling for the energy domain
T-AI.4 AI in Distributed Systems
T-AI.5 Assessing Trustworthiness of Distributed AI Systems
T-AI.6 Brain-to-Speech Interface: From Neural Signals to Communication Restoration
T-AI.7 Secure Voice Biometrics with Fake Voice Detection
T-AI.1 Security and Robustness of AI systems...
TRUSTWORTHY AI
TRUSTWORTHY AI
PILLARS
PILLARS
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VERTICALS
VERTICALS
VE.1 Combine AI with LLM for clear human interaction with complex data
VE.2 LLM based data queries and
visualization
VE.1 Combine AI with LL...
VS.1 Synthetic dataset generation of foreign object debris on runways and FATOs
VS.2 Detection of potential water illegal abstractions using
Artificial Intelligence and Earth Observation
VS.3 Causal Machine Learning model to identify agricultural practices aiding in yield productivity improvement using Earth Observation (EO) data.
VS.1 Synthetic dataset...
ENERGY
ENERGY
VM.1 Context-agnostic Computer Vision human detection
VM.2 Machine Learning-based stress detection for human operators
VM.1 Context-agnostic C...
SPACE
SPACE
MANUFACTURING
MANUFACTURING
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WHO CAN APPLY?

RESEARCHERS
RESEARCHERS
PhD candidates (who demonstrate their enrolment in a PhD programme), post-docs and senior researchers who demonstrate their employment at a university, research center or business entity in Europe.
PhD candidates (who demonstrate their enrolment in a...
GROUP OF RESEARCHERS
GROUP OF RESEARCHERS
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHERS
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHE...
1 Researcher
1 Researcher
2 Researchers
1 Phd + 1 post-doc OR senior researcher
2 Researchers...
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ENFIELD Partner Institutions cannot apply!

HOW TO APPLY?

Download relevant call documents:
Download relevant call d...
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with special attention to:
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STEP 1
STEP 1
Prepare your application:

Use template of the Technical Annex

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Film 2-min Presentation Video
Prepare your application...
STEP 2
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3
Make sure you answer all questions and upload all relevant documents.
Start your Application...
STEP 4
STEP 4
Submit before the deadline 14/04/2025
Submit before the deadli...
STEP 5
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3rd Open Call Documents (oc3-2025-TES)

Application:

Selected Applicants:

All documents can be downloaded:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Who can apply to the ENFIELD Exchange Scheme Open Call?

Researchers established in one of the EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. An updated list of countries eligible to participate can be found here. Researchers can be:

  • PhD candidates (who demonstrate their enrolment in a PhD programme) in an eligible country.
  • Post-docs or senior researchers who demonstrate their employment at a university, research centre or business entity in an eligible country.
  • Group of researchers composed by one PhD candidate and one post-doc/senior researcher.

 

How can I apply to the ENFIELD Exchange Scheme Open Call?

First, you need to access the public open call documents in this webpage. After reading it carefully, you should complete the technical proposal annex and upload it in PDF format along with a link to a 2-minute presentation video in the application form, here.

How can I add the 2-minute Presentation Video to my applications?

The video will not be uploaded during the application. In the application form you will need to provide a URL link to the repository where you stored your video. Applicants should record and watch the final version of the video to ensure it's ready for submission. Store a copy of the 2-minute Presentation Video on an online repository (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, etc) and in the application form provide the URL link. It is important to adjust the video's privacy settings so that the evaluators have access to the URL link to watch the video. If the video is not accessible for watching, it will be considered that no video was associated, making the application not eligible.

In which languages can the application be submitted?

Applications can be submitted in English only. The 2-minute presentation video must also be in English.

What is the duration of the exchange project?

Each project will have a duration between 3 to 6 months.

Can I apply to more than one challenge?

Yes. Applicants can submit multiple proposals but only one project can be awarded per beneficiary.

When is the deadline for the application?

Proposals should be submitted until 14 April 2025 at 17:00 (CET).

When will I be informed about the application’s results?

All applicants will be informed of the results of the evaluation process by email by 15 May 2025 (indicative date). The list of the selected projects will then be published on the information channels of the ENFIELD project.

Who can I contact in case of doubts?

Queries about applications can be sent by email to rasvryq.bcrapnyy@vabin.ohfsub.avoni@llacnepo.dleifneiness before 10 April 2025. We cannot guarantee that emails will be answered after this date.

How many Exchange Scheme Open Calls will ENFIELD have?

ENFIELD has four Exchange Scheme open calls scheduled. The first occurred in Spring 2024, the second in Fall 2024, and the third is currently open until 14 April 2025 - 17:00 (CET) and one other is foreseen for Summer 2025.

Is there any additional financial support available for researchers with disabilities or those who have childcare responsibilities?

The open call offers successful applicants a mobility allowance of €2,400/month. No further financial support is available through the open call.

What are the intellectual property rules for publication? Can I include published content in my PhD thesis?

The management of intellectual property rights (IPR) is outlined in Article 8 of the Sub-grant Agreement: “Published content can be used in the thesis by ensuring reference to relevant authors and in agreement with the host organisation”. Please refer to the open call documentation for detailed information on IPR management.

Is there funding available to cover overhead costs or support my employer in managing my duties while I am engaged on this program?

Financial support will not be extended to the employer of the selected researchers.

Am I allowed to propose my own research challenge instead of selecting from the ENFILED proposed challenges list?

No. Applications must be presented in response to the ENFIELD proposed challenges.

Is it possible for a group of researchers to include members from different universities located in different countries?

The open call allows researchers from various universities across different countries to participate, as long as the countries meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the open call documents.

Is the open call funding for the applicants or the organizations/institutions?

The funding is exclusively for researchers (individually or in a group).

How is the payment process handled for a group of researchers?

Each researcher within the group will receive a monthly mobility allowance of €2,400/month.

Can the selected researcher balance their professional/academic commitments with their involvement in the ENFIELD exchange scheme?

The exchange programme does not necessarily need to occur entirely on-site at the host institution. Specific arrangements can be made between the researcher(s) and the host institution. Nonetheless, it is mandatory for a portion of the exchange period to be completed in person at the host institution.

Are humanities/social science scholars eligible to participate in the ENFIELD open calls?

Researchers from all fields are encouraged to apply. In the application form, candidates will be required to demonstrate how they can contribute to the specified research activities associated with the selected challenge.

Will there be opportunities available for individuals from Ukraine?

Since Ukraine is listed as a third country associated to Horizon Europe, researchers established in Ukraine are eligible to apply.

Is it possible to choose any other host institution in the EU besides the ones listed in the ENFIELD catalogue of challenges?

No, it is not possible to choose any other host institution aside from those listed in the catalogue.

In the Technical Annex the limit of characters is with or without spaces?

The limit of characters presented is without spaces.