Policy recommendations from socio-economic impacts of loneliness in Europe

The program targeted a diverse range of organizations and entities across Europe to address the widespread issue of loneliness. It emphasized the need for broad participation to gather comprehensive data and develop effective policy interventions. The primary goal was to foster a more resilient and just society by tackling the socio-economic impacts of loneliness at individual and population levels.

This program supported research and coordination activities focused on understanding and mitigating the socio-economic impacts of loneliness. Projects should leverage existing data and innovative technologies to inform policy development, covering various aspects from data analysis to framework creation.

This program provided grant funding as a lump sum contribution for a single, high-impact project. The funding was substantial, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the required research and coordination actions to address loneliness in Europe.

Applicants had to adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and legal setup. Collaboration in a consortium was expected, and the project aimed to develop actionable policy recommendations by integrating stakeholder feedback and analyzing trade-offs.

The application process for this call was single-stage, with submissions evaluated based on established Horizon Europe criteria. Evaluation results have already been communicated.

The program operated under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring compliance with EU regulations for research and innovation funding.