Lawful evidence collection in online child sexual abuse investigations, including undercover
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) targets the critical challenge of lawful evidence collection in online child sexual abuse investigations, including complex undercover operations. The program aims to enhance safer justice outcomes across the EU by fostering improved understanding of legislative frameworks, developing robust investigative methods, and providing innovative guidelines and training for law enforcement and forensic practitioners.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, highlighting the specific organizations and individuals targeted by the funding program. It also outlines the geographical scope and the overarching objectives that successful projects are expected to contribute to, ensuring alignment with the EU’s broader security strategies.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities eligible for funding. It clarifies the scope of supported initiatives, focusing on research and innovation that addresses complex security challenges and advances investigative capabilities. The program supports projects from research to pilot testing, aiming for practical, implementable solutions.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial support provided and the indicative funding amounts available per project. It outlines the financial limits and general nature of the support to potential applicants.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and specific criteria that applicants and funded projects must adhere to. It covers various aspects from application submission and consortium formation to ethical considerations and financial regulations, ensuring compliance and responsible execution of projects.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application and selection processes for the funding program. It covers how to submit proposals and the criteria used to evaluate them, ensuring transparency in the award channels.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, establishing its legitimacy and outlining the overarching regulations that shape its implementation and operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3,700,000 €
Allocated Budget:
3,700,000 €
Deadline:
20.11.2024
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries, and other countries that have made specific provisions for funding in Horizon Europe projects. Specifically, projects require participants from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
Police Authorities, forensic institutes, security practitioners, citizens (especially children)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Europol Innovation Lab (validation and uptake), CEPOL (knowledge sharing and training dissemination), national or EU-funded projects (synergy building), Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS - synergy and clustering), citizens, voluntary organisations and communities.
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