Policy support to facilitate the implementation of a zero-tolerance approach towards gender-based violence in the ERA

The HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-09 program targets a broad range of national research and innovation (R&I) entities, including government bodies, higher education institutions, and research organizations across EU Member States and Associated Countries. Its primary objective is to cultivate safer and more inclusive academic environments by actively combating gender-based violence (GBV) through policy support and strategic implementation, contributing to the broader European Research Area (ERA) goals.

This program specifically funds initiatives focused on tackling gender-based violence within academia and research. Projects should address policy development, institutional change, training, and data collection to foster safer and more inclusive research environments. The financial instrument is a grant, with a maximum funding amount of 2,000,000 €.

The HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-09 program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a maximum individual contribution of 2,000,000 €. While project durations are not explicitly defined, the focus is on achieving tangible outcomes in combating gender-based violence within the European Research Area.

Applicants for HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-09 must adhere to general Horizon Europe Work Programme conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity. A consortium approach is required to ensure broad cooperation and effective implementation across diverse European Research Area entities. Projects must also address specific considerations such as protecting vulnerable researchers and understanding the interplay between gender-based violence and psychological forms of violence.

The application period for HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-09 is now closed, with proposals having been submitted by March 9, 2023. The evaluation results were anticipated in July 2023, following a single-stage submission and assessment process in line with Horizon Europe guidelines.

The HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-09 program is legally founded on the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe. It operates under specific regulations and work programs that delineate its scope, implementation, and financial management, ensuring compliance with established EU guidelines and policies for research and innovation funding.