This targeted 6th call for proposals concerns exclusively the Study projects selected in the frame of the 2nd call for project proposals of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme.
It allows pre-selected Study projects to potentially become Test projects building on their already achieved results. They are focused on the Smarter and Greener Mediterranean Programme priorities.
The list of pre-selected Study projects and more information can be found in the Terms of reference here below.
Programme priorities and specific objectives
Projects must be aligned with the Programme priorities (Priority 1: A Smarter Mediterranean & Priority 2: A Greener Mediterranean) and its specific objectives as follows:
The candidates must keep the Priority, Specific Objective and Mission of the pre-selected Study project.
Applying to the call
The Terms of reference, applicable for the 4 missions, set out the specific criteria expected for this Fast lane ‘Study-to-Test’ targeted call, including the list of pre-selected projects.
This 6th call for proposals will be carried out in a single application phase. Applications are possible only during the dates of the call (see calendar below). Outside this period, no application will be considered.
Applications must be submitted online via Jems, the monitoring system developed by Interact. It is available for all applicants and partners at: https://jems.interreg-euro-med.eu/. To help you use Jems, you can read the user manual.
The Programme’s Monitoring Committee decides which projects to approve.
DOCUMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION
Download the Terms of reference and the courtesy application form for more information. We also strongly recommend you to read the Programme Manual.
You may also visit the Documents&Tools section to find more information and documents that will help you in your overall understanding of the Programme and its calls for proposals.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
ToRs Fast lane ‘Study-to-Test’
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Programme manual v3 NEW!
Calendar
Here is the timetable detailing the key stages for submitting your proposals and its assessment :
| Key Steps | Dates |
| Pre-selection of the Study projects invited to apply | |
| Opening of the call | 08/01/2026 at 13.00 Brussels time |
| Transnational information event for the opening of the call (online) | 14/01/2026 |
| Application Form submission including outputs and validation factsheets in the Application Annexes. | 27/02/2026 at 13:00 Brussels time |
| Submission of mandatory annexes | 13/03/2026 |
| Assessment of proposals and project partners national validation | Between 01/03/2026 and 08/04/2026 |
| Selection by the Monitoring Committee | 21-22/04/2026 (to be confirmed) |
| Pre-contracting and contracting procedures | April-June 2026 |
| Starting date of the projects | 01/05/2026 |
* Please note that the details of this schedule are subject to change following the number of proposals submitted and should be considered as indicative.
Information session (14/01/2026)
An information session regarding the Fast lane ‘Study-to-Test’ procedures will be held online on January 14th 2026.
Register to this information session byfilling this form.
More information here