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 Programme

Funding Goal

Funding for scientific cooperation projects and events that address NATO Science for Peace and Security key priorities, including defence against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats; emerging security challenges; human and societal dynamics; energy security; environmental security; and information and communication security. Supports Multi-Year Research Projects (MYP) and events (Advanced Research Workshops, Advanced Study Institutes, Advanced Training Courses).

Funding Amount

Varies by grant type; Multi-Year Projects typically range from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand euros over 3-5 years

Deadline

Annual, typically spring/autumn calls; no active call as of April 2026 (periodic)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the NATO SPS Grant Platform (natosps.grantplatform.com) in response to advertised calls for proposals. Calls are published on the NATO SPS website (nato.int). No spontaneous applications accepted. Multi-step process: concept note → full proposal.

Target Region

NATO member countries and NATO partner countries; global reach for research cooperation

Contact

sps.info@hq.nato.int

Last Checked

2026-04-21 05:27

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must involve scientists from at least one NATO member and one NATO partner country
• Applicant must be a university, research institute, or scientific organisation

Project Scope

• Project must address at least one NATO SPS Key Priority
• Project must have a clear security-relevance dimension

Required Documents

• Full application and documentation must be submitted via NATO SPS Grant Platform

Constraints

• Applications only accepted during open call periods (no spontaneous submissions)
• Multi-Year Projects require a consortium of international scientific partners

Summary

The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme is a funding mechanism administered by NATO Headquarters that supports scientific cooperation between researchers in NATO member countries and partner countries. The programme funds both Multi-Year Research Projects (MYP) and Events (Advanced Research Workshops, Advanced Study Institutes, Advanced Training Courses). Thematic focus is defined by the NATO SPS Key Priorities, which include: defence against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents; emerging security challenges (cybersecurity, human factors, energy security, environmental security); and technology-driven security solutions. Environmental security is an explicit sub-category that can include pollution monitoring, environmental threat assessment, and related scientific work. Eligible activities include multi-year scientific research projects, workshops bringing together international researchers, advanced training courses, and study institutes. Projects must have a clear security-relevance dimension and address at least one SPS key priority. Geographically, projects must involve scientists from NATO member countries and from NATO partner countries (which includes a wide range of nations in Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, and beyond). Denmark, as a NATO founding member, is fully eligible to lead or participate in SPS projects. Eligible applicants are primarily universities, research institutes, and scientific organisations. The programme is oriented toward academic and scientific institutions rather than implementation-focused NGOs. Partnerships between scientists from multiple countries are required. NGOs and civil society organisations may participate but are not the primary target. Budget amounts vary significantly depending on grant type. Multi-Year Projects can receive significant multi-year funding. Event grants are smaller. No specific EUR amounts are publicly stated for individual calls — amounts depend on the specific call and project. Co-financing from applicant institutions is generally expected.

Historical Context

The NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme has been running for decades, funding scientific cooperation between NATO and partner countries. It replaces earlier programmes (Science Committee, Science for Stability). Annual calls for proposals are issued periodically.

Why it was added

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Sources

• https://natosps.grantplatform.com/
• https://natosps.grantplatform.com/page/ZEXrPwpa
• https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/organization/nato-structure/science-for-peace-and-security-hub
• https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/organization/nato-structure/science-for-peace-and-security-hub/key-priorities

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