The granting of publicly subsidized joint projects has become a popular policy instrument in both Germany and the European Union. However, little is known about how the emerging subsidized network affects the allocation process of future project grants. Employing unique databases containing...

This paper investigates the drivers and dynamics of clustering and inter-project collaboration within the framework of the Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects. Leveraging a survey-based approach, we examine key themes surrounding the perception of clustering, the willingness to share...