The National Research Program on Nature-Based Solutions is pleased to announce its call for research proposals titled “SOLU-BIOD: Toward a Systems Approach to Nature-Based Solutions”.

This call for proposals aims to support interdisciplinary projects that enhance our understanding of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and accelerate their implementation in response to current environmental and societal challenges

The call for proposals is structured around four complementary themes:

• Biological and Eco-Evolutionary Foundations of NbS
• Governance and Social Dynamics of NbS
• Assessment, Scaling Up, and Transformation of Practices
• Integrative modeling and future scenarios

Expected projects and funding arrangements

• Projects duration: 3 to 5 years
• Amount of funding: Between €700,000 and €1 million per project
• Approach: Interdisciplinary, involving multiple research teams and potentially non-academic partners
• Total budget: 13.4 million euros, divided into two funding rounds

Evaluation Process

The project evaluation process is carried out by the French National Research Agency (ANR), which will review the applications and complete project proposals.

Schedule and Application Submission

The call for proposals consists of two phases:

Phase 1: Submission of letters of intent

Deadline: May 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Paris time)

Phase 2: Submission of complete proposals

Deadline: September 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Paris time)

Information Webinar

On-demand recording available: The webinar is now available on-demand here (FR).

You can also view the presentation slides (PPT) used during the session:

In addition, several participants expressed a desire to connect with others who have ideas or initiatives.
To facilitate these connections, we invite you to fill out this networking form, which will help us compile a list of contacts and topics.

Link to the form (to be completed by April 25): https://framaforms.org/mise-en-lien-appel-a-projet-de-recherche-solu-biod-1744899939