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BIODIVERSA + - 2026-2027 Joint Callg post
Open call that funds transnational R&I projects to understand novel ecosystems, their biodiversity and socio-ecological dynamics, and identify pathways towards resilient, diverse and ecologically functioning ecosystems..... Read More
9/9/20261 min read
Novel ecosystems – A conceptual framework to set the scene
Novel ecosystems have been defined by Hobbs et al. in 2013 as “a system of abiotic, biotic and social components (and their interactions) that, by virtue of human influence, differ from those that prevailed historically, having a tendency to self-organize, and manifest novel qualities without intensive human management”. Since the publication of this paper, the limits of this definition have been challenged by different disciplines and other definitions have emerged. Overall, the conceptual framework of novel ecosystems usually comprises of (1) new ecological communities (including species living outside their historical native ranges), (2) which present a suite of interactions and processes consistent with a self-organized, functioning ecosystem, and (3) are unlikely to revert to conditions preceding their emergence, with or without human intervention, due to significant biotic and abiotic changes. Building on this framework and acknowledging the plurality of views and definitions, proposals submitted to this call must demonstrate how they are addressing novel ecosystems.
A two-step application procedure will apply, with a mandatory submission of pre-proposals at the first step and submission of full proposals at the second step, via the Electronic Proposal Submission System (EPSS).
Launch of the call: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Deadline for pre-proposals submission (mandatory): 10 November 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET (11:00 UTC)
Results of the evaluation of the first step: mid-February 2027
Deadline for full-proposals submission: 16 April 2027, 12:00 (noon) CEST (10:00 UTC)
Recommendations for funding: Late September to early October 2027
Start of the projects: Between 1 December 2027 and 1 April 2028
Applicants must carefully read the announcement of opportunity (Call Document 1) that further details the scope of the call. Full details at: https://www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/09/2026-2027-joint-call/
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