European partnership fostering a European Research Area (ERA) for health research

This program broadly supports a wide array of entities and organizations committed to advancing health research across Europe and beyond. It targets those who can contribute to improving public health and healthcare systems through research, innovation, and policy development. The primary objective is to tackle diseases and reduce their burden globally, aligning with broader European health strategies.

The program funds a diverse range of research and innovation activities across critical health sectors, with a particular emphasis on addressing major societal health challenges. It supports initiatives from foundational research to implementation, including clinical studies, aiming to develop and validate effective health interventions and technologies. Covered costs generally relate to eligible project activities, with specific rules for financial support to third parties.

The European partnership operates as a co-funded program, providing financial support primarily through grants to projects that align with its health research objectives. The funding is structured in phases over seven years, with significant EU contributions aimed at leveraging national and regional investments. The program outlines clear financial limits and a specific funding rate for eligible costs.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements throughout the application process and project implementation. These include administrative stipulations, collaboration guidelines for consortia, and budgetary restrictions, all designed to ensure effective and responsible research and innovation within the health sector.

The application process for this call has concluded, with proposals having undergone a single-stage submission and evaluation procedure. While the call is now closed, future applicants for similar Horizon Europe co-funded partnerships can refer to the general guidelines provided for proposal submission and evaluation.

The European Partnership fostering a European Research Area (ERA) for health research is established and governed by a comprehensive legal framework, primarily rooted in the Horizon Europe program. This framework ensures adherence to EU financial regulations and aligns the partnership's objectives with broader European policies on health and digital transformation.