Launch of FCH JU 2013 call for proposals
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking published on 15 January 2013 its 6th annual call for proposals, on the Participant portal web site:
The deadline for application is 22 May 2013, 17.00 hours (Brussels local time).
Evaluation of proposals is foreseen to take place in June 2013 and applicants will be informed about the results starting in July 2013. Projects selected for contract negotiations should be announced as of September 2013.
Please note that following an agreement between the DoE and the FCH JU, for the topic entitled “R&D of Periphery Components for hydrogen refueling stations (SP1-JTI-FCH.2013.1.3) "Legal entities established in the United States and participating in a proposal to be funded by the FCH JU programme are encouraged to explore potential future opportunities for funding in similar topics through the US Department of Energy. More information is available at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/financial.html and http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/index.html”
Relevant documentation for the call is attached below:
- FCH JU Annual Implementation Plan 2013 (AIP 2013)
- Call fiche 2013
- Guide for applicants, version May 2009
- Rules for submission of proposals and the related evaluation, selection and award procedures
- Models of FCH JU draft budgets for submission of proposals
Illustrative example of FCH JU process from launch of call to grant agreement signature (indicative)

