- €330 million allocated for the 2026–2027 Work Programme: €222 million for fusion R&D and €108 million for nuclear fission R&D
- Fusion measures include a new European public–private partnership, EIC support for fusion start‑ups, and prioritised fundamental research to advance fusion toward grid connection
- Fission R&D focuses on radioactive‑waste management, radiation protection, nuclear materials, safety of long‑term operation, SMRs, advanced reactors and nuclear fuels
- Programme also funds nuclear‑medicine isotope research, Marie Skłodowska‑Curie talent mobility, open access to 230+ EU nuclear facilities and integration of Ukrainian researchers
Work Programme adoption
The European Commission adopted the 2026–2027 Euratom Research and Training Work Programme, complementing Horizon Europe to advance nuclear research and innovation and align with EU goals on energy security and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Funding and priorities
The programme allocates €330 million for 2026–2027: €222 million for fusion and €108 million for fission, targeting energy independence, competitiveness and technological leadership consistent with PINC, the Net‑Zero Industry Act, the Clean Industrial Deal and the SMR strategy.
Fusion focus
€222 million will accelerate fusion from laboratories toward grid connection by establishing a European public‑private partnership to commercialise technologies and build supply chains, supporting fusion start‑ups via European Innovation Council instruments, prioritising fundamental research, developing fusion skills and promoting joint use of research facilities.
Fission, safety and medical isotopes
€108 million supports collaborative fission research on radioactive‑waste management, radiation protection, nuclear materials and the safety of long‑term operation, SMRs, advanced reactors and fuels, and funds nuclear‑medicine isotope research to strengthen EU supply autonomy.
Skills and infrastructure
The programme funds talent mobility (including Marie Skłodowska‑Curie grants), open access to over 230 EU nuclear research facilities and further integration of Ukrainian nuclear researchers into the European Research Area.
