The challenges of research ethics and integrity in response to crisis: the coronavirus pandemic and beyond

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action addresses the critical challenges of research ethics and integrity during global crises, such as the coronavirus pandemic. It aims to develop an operational framework and practical guidelines to ensure ethical principles are upheld amidst urgent societal needs, fostering a more robust and trustworthy research and innovation ecosystem. This program stands out by mandating international collaboration, particularly with China, Korea, and African countries, to build a global response capacity.

Who is Funded

This section details the types of entities and individuals eligible for funding, outlining the geographical scope and the overarching objectives of the program related to research ethics and integrity during crises. The program encourages broad participation, including international collaboration.

What is Funded

This section outlines the specific research areas and activities supported by the program, focusing on the ethical dimensions of crisis response in research. It highlights the development of practical tools and policies for navigating complex ethical dilemmas.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the program, including the type of funding provided and the total budget available for this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. These include administrative, legal, and collaborative stipulations, as well as specific provisions for dissemination of results.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application and evaluation process for the funding program, including how proposals are submitted, assessed, and when applicants can expect to receive decisions.

This section provides the foundational legal and official documents that govern the program, ensuring transparency and legal legitimacy.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

The total indicative budget allocated for this specific topic (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ERA-01-90) is 4,500,000 €.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

4,500,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, and requires participation from China, Korea, and non-associated African countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Healthcare, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research ethics experts, researchers, ethics committees, integrity bodies, policy-makers, publishers, citizens.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

e-platform Embassy of Good Science, European Networks ENERI (European Network of Research Ethics Committees and Research Integrity Offices), ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices)

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