Xjenza Malta is launching a new Transdisciplinary Research Programme aimed at supporting collaborative, cross-sectoral research addressing Malta’s key societal challenges.
The programme encourages the integration of diverse disciplines and stakeholders including academia, private, public entities, and civil society, to co-create innovative solutions with tangible impact. Projects will align with the Horizon Europe Missions:
Funding
Duration: 24 months
Actions: Selected projects largely include actions at TRL 5 or higher
Quadruple Helix: Consortia applying for this programme must include one legal entity from each of the four categories below
By building trust and lasting relationships across the four categories, the quadruple helix helps to enhance the potential of partners to join competitive Horizon Project consortiums and secure the funding needed for long-term sustainability.
This page is a summary of the available options under this call, along with internal deadlines for University of Malta. For full eligibility criteria, and a description of each mission and its relevance to Malta's national priorities, including the activities allowed under such projects, please consult the guidelines for applications by organisations, such as the University of Malta.
Please fill in and send the following
TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt for review and support with your proposal documentation
CC: preaward.rgfm@um.edu.mt for financial planning and budget approval
If you have any further questions or require support, get in touch with your Research Support Services Manager (RSSM).
for your draft as Coordinator
for your draft as Partner
to Finalise Proposal - All Documents Ready
Submit to the Funding Body by
Adhering to deadlines is essential not only to inform the University about your intended submission but also to allow us to support you and to get your application signed in time (when applicable).
PI to finalise and submit the following documents by deadline 6 August 2026 to trp.xjenzamalta@gov.mt keeping isabelle.micallef-bonello@gov.mt, and ayrton.barbara.1@gov.mt in copy for Xjenza Malta, and funding.rssd@um.edu.mt in cc for the University of Malta.
Please note, an IP and Collaboration Agreement is also required at Grant Agreement Stage and not mandatory for an eligible submission of your proposal by this deadline.
Xjenza Malta have published a of an information session held on 1 July 2026.