NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme — Annual Calls for Proposals

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NATO funds multi-year research projects and workshops (EUR 50K–400K) on security-relevant science including environmental security and marine monitoring. Denmark eligible as NATO member. Call 2026-1 closed Jan 31; next call expected mid-2026.

Source: https://natosps.grantplatform.com/

Funding Details

Funder

NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme

Funding Goal

Promote dialogue and practical cooperation between NATO member states and partner countries through scientific research, technological innovation, and knowledge exchange on security-relevant topics

Funding Amount

EUR 50,000–400,000; Multi-Year Projects up to EUR 400K, events (workshops, training courses) smaller (50.000 € – 400.000 €)

Deadline

2026-07-31 (periodic)

How to Apply

Apply via the SPS grant platform at natosps.grantplatform.com. Calls issued 2-3 times per year. Check for 2026-2 call opening in approximately May-June 2026.

Target Region

NATO member and partner countries; no geographic restriction on research topic

Contact

natosps.grantplatform.com; NATO HQ, Brussels

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:57

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must include partner from at least one NATO member state AND one eligible partner country
• Civilian applicants only — no private for-profit companies
• Applicants must be at governmental, academic, or non-profit institutions
• Denmark is a NATO member — eligible as lead partner

Project Scope

• Topic must have clear security/defence relevance
• Environmental security framing required for marine litter topics

Required Documents

• Apply via online grant platform — no PDF submission

Constraints

• Monitor natosps.grantplatform.com for 2026-2 call opening

Summary

The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme supports collaborative research and knowledge exchange between NATO member states and partner countries. Funding is available for Multi-Year Research and Development Projects (up to EUR 400,000), Advanced Research Workshops, Advanced Training Courses, and Advanced Study Institutes. The programme aims to address security-relevant scientific and technological challenges including defence against hybrid threats, emerging and disruptive technologies, environmental security, and societal resilience. Environmental monitoring and security-framed marine research is eligible, particularly topics such as space-based environmental monitoring, pollution detection, and maritime security. Marine litter and plastic pollution can be framed as environmental security threats to fishing communities and maritime operations, which may create a route for relevant proposals. Eligibility is restricted to civilian researchers and experts at governmental, academic, or non-profit institutions. Proposals must involve at least one NATO member country partner and one eligible partner country partner. Denmark, as a NATO member, qualifies for lead applicant status. Commercial companies are not eligible. The programme typically issues 2-3 calls per year. The 2026-1 call had a deadline of 31 January 2026. The 2026-2 call is expected to open approximately mid-2026. Applications are submitted through the dedicated SPS grant platform.

Historical Context

Programme has been running for decades. Typically 2-3 calls per year. 2026-1 call closed January 31, 2026. 2026-2 call expected May-July 2026. Environmental security is a recurring but minority theme within the programme.

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