Towards structuring brain health research in Europe

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aimed to streamline brain health research across Europe, facilitating the establishment of a potential future European partnership. Its core objective was to foster robust coordination among policymakers, funders, and research stakeholders, leading to a harmonized strategic research and innovation agenda.

Who is Funded for Brain Health Research

This program specifically targets a broad spectrum of entities and individuals engaged in brain health research and policy, spanning across European Union Member States, Associated Countries, and, in exceptional cases, the United States. Its primary objective is to strategically coordinate and enhance brain health research efforts, laying the groundwork for a future European partnership.

What is Funded in Brain Health Initiatives

This funding program specifically supports initiatives aimed at structuring and advancing brain health research. It focuses on developing strategic frameworks, fostering collaboration, and leveraging existing infrastructures rather than funding specific disease treatments or cures. The supported activities are primarily at the foundational and strategic planning stages, preparing the ground for future impactful research and innovation.

Type and Scope of Brain Health Funding

The program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a specific maximum funding amount allocated for this particular topic. This aims to facilitate crucial coordination and support actions within the European brain health research landscape.

Conditions and Requirements for Brain Health Funding

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions for application, consortium formation, and other operational provisions, as outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and topic-specific requirements.

Application Procedure for Brain Health Grants

The application process for this call was a single-stage procedure with a defined submission period and subsequent evaluation. Applicants were required to submit proposals through the designated online system.

This funding program is firmly rooted in the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by foundational EU regulations and further governed by a suite of specific legal and financial guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

13.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries, United States of America

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Health care providers, patients, citizens, policymakers, funders, researchers, regulators, industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Policy Development, Basic Research, Applied Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

EU-supported initiatives, scientific and clinical societies, patient organisations, regulators, industry, World Health Organization (WHO), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), International Initiative for Traumatic Brain Injury Research (InTBIR), International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), European Brain Research Area (EBRA) project, EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND), Network of European Funding for Neuroscience Research (NEURON), Human Brain Project (HBP), Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), BBMRI-ERIC infrastructure, EBRAINS research infrastructure

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