The Long-range Research Initiative (LRI) programme of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is now accepting grant applications for research in the following areas:
- ECO73 – Leveraging microbiology to strengthen persistence assessment of low molecular weight chemicals and polymers
- C11 – Development of uncertainty factors for risk assessment in the absence of DART studies
- ECO74 – Assessing the magnitude and characteristics of aquatic risks from unmeasured chemicals
Application deadline: 17 January 2027 (23:59 CET)
To access the project specifications, budget details and application forms, visit the Cefic-LRI Funding Opportunities section. Only proposals that align with the project specifications and are submitted using the official LRI application form will be considered.
Please consult the guidelines for applicants and the Project Proposal Form.
If awarded the project, the institute must be able to accept Belgian Law, or an equivalent European legal framework, in the contract.
For further details, please contact Dr Katherine Santizo at kas@cefic.be or the LRI Secretariat at lri@cefic.be.
