The fourth thematic grant call in the programme “Is Democracy Eroding?” focuses on securitization. The thematic grant call is held from 1 April to 30 April 2025.

Funding can be awarded to projects that, through research, increase understanding of, for example, the impact of securitization on the realization of fundamental and human rights, the narrowing of a pluralistic public debate, restrictions on the openness and accessibility of information, the growing societal power of security authorities and institutions, or the sidelining of environmental issues.  

Read the call text here.

Individuals (doctoral researchers and senior researchers) or working groups are eligible to apply. Funding can be awarded for the same project for a maximum of four consecutive years. The call is held from 1 April to 30 April 2025.