The 2026 calls for proposals for the PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) Program, which supports international R&D and innovation projects in the fields of water management, agriculture-food systems, and food value chains in the Mediterranean region, have been published.

The program supports multi-partner and interdisciplinary projects, offering significant collaboration opportunities for universities, research institutions, public organizations, and private sector representatives.

The 2026 calls are organized under two main headings:

Section 1: Projects funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Program
Section 2: Projects supported by national funds of participating countries (Applications from Turkey are supported under the TÜBİTAK 1071 Program)
Key research areas under the call include:

Sustainable water management and ecosystem conservation
Resilience and innovative technologies in agricultural production
Sustainability and digitalization of food value chains
Key dates:

International application deadline for Phase 1: May 15, 2026
International applications for Phase 1: September–October 2026
National application deadline for Turkey (TÜBİTAK): May 21, 2026
For detailed information and to apply:

? PRIMA Program 2026 Call for Proposals
? https://prima-med.org/
? https://tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/2026-03/PRIMA_2026_Ulusal_Basvuru_Kurallari.pdf
? https://uidb-pbs.tubitak.gov.tr/
Both international and national regulations must be taken into account during the application process, and it is important to begin the project development process early.