Interreg is a Programme co-funded by the European Union (EU) that supports international cooperation.
All Projects should aim to cooperate, find coherence across national and regional policies, along with application of innovation.
If you’re interested in applying as a principal investigator (PI) for the University of Malta, academics can develop proposals for ONLY one objective from those listed here below.
Priority 1
A smarter area of cooperation to promote research and innovation and the development of skills for smart specialisation.
Priority 2
A resilient cooperation area, which strengthens the protection and preservation of nature also through the efficient use of resources.
Priority 3
An area of efficient cooperation in social capital through the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development.
Priority 4
An area of cooperation with better governance between Italy and Malta.
Please fill in and send the following
TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt to review your proposal and support with documentation
CC: projectsupport@um.edu.mt For financial planning and budget approval
If you have any further questions or require support, get in touch with your Research Support 福利在线免费 Manager (RSSM).
for your draft as a Coordinator
for your draft as a Partner
to finalise proposal - All Documents Ready
Submit to the Interreg by , 23:59
Kindly note, the deadline to submit was postponed from 20 January 2026 to 4 February 2026. Following this change, the internal deadlines for academics at the University of Malta have also been updated as outlined below.
Adhering to deadlines is essential not only to inform the University about your intended submission but also to allow us to support you and to get your application signed in time (when applicable).
Coordinator to submit full proposal package to the for Interreg Italia-Malta - deadline 4 February 2026, 23:59 CET
PI for UM as Partner needs prepare the following documents
Coordinators are Required to Draft and Submit the Following Documents
Potential Extra Documentation:
Please note, the is an online submission platform used by Interreg and it is the first time that it will be used for calls under their programme for Italia Malta. The recommendation is to submit all the required documents before 20 January 2026. This early submission can allow time to solve any technical issues which may arise. For additional help, Interreg has also published a guideline about the submission process: