This event aims to inform researchers from both the public and private sectors about the sixth call for proposals of the Defence-related Research Action, DEFRA, as well as a specific open call in the Human Factors domain. It will provide key insights into the objectives and themes of these calls.

During these two information days, the DEFRA team will present the objectives, themes, and modalities of the DEFRA sixth call and the Human Factors call for proposals. This is a valuable opportunity to network and gain insights relevant to funding opportunities in the defence and security sectors.

Registration is required before 20 January 2026 at 18:00, and no registrations will be accepted after this date.

Registration link

Attendees without prior registration will not be allowed entry to the Royal Military Academy. 

Programme

27.01.2026

• 08:30 Registration and coffee
• 09:00 General introduction
• 09:15 DEFRA: context and objectives
• 09:30 Two testimonies: GUIDED and AHOI projects (to be confirmed)
• 10:10 Q&A
• 10:20 Coffee & networking
• 10:50 Content of the 6th DEFRA call: timeline and themes
• 11:20 The rules of the DEFRA programme
• 11:35 Q&A
• 11:55 Standing lunch & networking
• 13:15 Submission procedure and use of the platform
• 13:25 Evaluation procedure
• 13:35 Q&A
• 14:00 Breakout sessions themes 1-9
• 15:10 Closing and reception
• 16:30 End of information day

28.01.2026

• 08:30 Registration and coffee
• 09:00 General introduction
• 09:15 6th DEFRA call: timeline and themes (recap day 1)
• 09:45 Safety aspects
• 10:05 Ethical aspects
• 10:15 Q&A
• 10:25 Coffee & networking
  • 10:25 – 12:00 Breakout sessions themes 1-9
• 10:55 Open Call Human Factors: content and timeline
• 11:10 The rules of the Open Call Human Factors
• 11:20 Q&A
• 12:00 Standing lunch
• 13:00 Breakout session HF
• 14:00 Submission procedure and use of the platform
• 14:10 Evaluation procedure
• 14:20 Q&A
• 14:30 End of information day