Experimental protocols for estimation of pest survey parameters
The EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-02 Call for Proposals, issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), seeks to advance plant health by developing robust experimental and statistical protocols for pest survey parameter estimation. This targeted grant, specifically a non-cost-linked action grant, aims to enhance the design of delimiting surveys for EU priority pests, contributing significantly to food safety and environmental protection efforts across the European Union.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for the EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-02 call, focusing on competent organisations designated by EU Member States. The program aims to enhance plant health and food safety across the European Union by improving pest survey methodologies.
What is Funded
This program focuses on developing experimental and statistical protocols for pest survey parameters, specifically for EU priority pests. It supports activities aimed at quantifying key survey parameters like Method Sensitivity, Relative Risk, and Design Prevalence.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-02 program provides a direct grant of up to €500,000 for a duration of 36 months. This funding is specifically a non-cost-linked action grant.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and operational conditions, including strict eligibility criteria for competent organisations, and comply with rules regarding consortium formation, financial capacity, data protection, and the use of AI systems.
Application Procedure
The application process is entirely electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, following a single-stage submission model. Evaluation includes checks on admissibility, eligibility, exclusion, selection, and award criteria.
Legal Basis
The funding program is founded upon the Call for Proposals EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-02 and governed by a comprehensive set of EU regulations and guidelines, including the EU Financial Regulation and the Annotated Model Grant Agreement.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
500,000 € (2025)
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Organisations involved in plant health and pest surveys
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Managed By:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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