Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health appr...
Overview
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as research institutions, universities, public and private sector organizations, non-profits, SMEs, large enterprises, and international organizations dedicated to biodiversity and health research. Both individual applicants and consortia are permitted to apply, allowing flexibility in team formation.
The grant employs a lump sum funding mechanism, whereby a fixed contribution is awarded rather than reimbursement of expenses, leading to simplified budgeting and predictability. The overall budget for this initiative is €14 million, with a total of two expected grants, each carrying a maximum contribution of €7 million. The call is open from April 20, 2027, to September 22, 2027.
The geographic eligibility aligns with Horizon Europe's regulations, including EU member states and associated countries. Non-EU countries can participate but typically without EU funding. Projects should encompass a global perspective, analyzing ecosystems across various environments.
The research areas targeted include biodiversity conservation, environmental sciences, public and environmental health, disease prevention, and climate adaptation, all framed within the One Health perspective. Specific themes like the implications of ecosystem degradation on human health and cross-sectoral implications are encouraged.
Details regarding application requirements specify that proposals must be submitted electronically, evaluated on the basis of excellence, impact, and implementation. The success rate for similar calls has historically ranged between 10 to 15%, reflecting high competition.
There is no mandatory co-funding requirement; however, projects may seek voluntary contributions from partners or national governments. Additional non-monetary support will be available through collaborations with various European networks and partnerships.
This comprehensive funding opportunity aims at fostering research that can provide actionable policy recommendations and develop innovative solutions to enhance ecosystem health and, consequently, public health, aligning with broader European environmental and health policies. The successful implementation of these projects will not only advance scientific knowledge but also promote societal benefits, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Detail
The general conditions for participation include admissibility conditions related to proposal page limits and layout, eligible countries, and other eligibility criteria. Financial and operational capacity, as well as exclusion criteria, are also considered. The evaluation and award process involves award criteria, scoring, thresholds, submission, evaluation processes, and an indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement. The legal and financial setup of the grants involves eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum.
Specific conditions are detailed in the specific topic descriptions within the work program. Application and evaluation forms, along with the model grant agreement, are available in the Submission System. Additional documents, such as the Horizon Europe Work Programme, Programme Guide, Framework Programme, Specific Programme Decision, EU Financial Regulation, and guidance on lump sums, are also provided.
The call includes topics related to biodiversity (BIODIV), circular bioeconomy (CIRCBIO), and zero pollution (ZEROPOLLUTION).
Biodiversity Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 10,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02: Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 7,000,000 EUR, aiming for 1 grant with a contribution of approximately 7,000,000 EUR.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03: Innovation Actions with a budget of 14,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 7,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 24,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 3 grants with contributions of approximately 8,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 14,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 7,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 14,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 7,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 14,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 7,000,000 EUR each. This topic specifically targets the health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions, and impacts on human health, using a One Health approach.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
Circular Bioeconomy Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01: Innovation Actions with a budget of 10,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02: Innovation Actions with a budget of 10,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 10,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 9,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions between 4,000,000 and 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 9,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions between 4,000,000 and 5,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07: Innovation Actions with a budget of 14,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 7,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08: Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09: Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 6,000,000 EUR, aiming for 1 grant with a contribution of approximately 6,000,000 EUR.
Zero Pollution Topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 3 grants with contributions of approximately 4,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 9,800,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 4,900,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, aiming for around 2 grants with contributions of approximately 6,000,000 EUR each.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04: Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 3,000,000 EUR, aiming for 1 grant with a contribution of approximately 3,000,000 EUR.
The call for proposals under Horizon Europe aims to address critical challenges related to biodiversity loss, promote a circular bioeconomy, and reduce pollution in alignment with the EU Green Deal and other international frameworks. It seeks to fund projects that can generate knowledge, develop innovative solutions, and provide policy recommendations to improve ecosystem health, promote sustainable practices, and protect human health. The One Health approach is central, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and applicants are encouraged to collaborate with relevant knowledge centers and partnerships. The call encourages the effective contribution of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines to enhance the societal impact of the research activities.
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Breakdown
Funding Type: The primary funding type is a grant, specifically a "HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]". The call also includes "HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA)", "HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA)", and "HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA)".
Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the scope and nature of Horizon Europe projects, it is highly probable that a consortium of multiple applicants is preferred, if not required, to bring together the necessary expertise and resources. The partner search announcements section suggests and supports the idea of consortia.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. The text mentions that a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. This indicates that the primary geographic eligibility is for EU and associated countries, with potential eligibility for non-EU countries under specific conditions.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: biodiversity, circular bioeconomy (CIRCBIO), and zero pollution. Specifically, it focuses on the health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach.
Mentioned Countries: The text refers to EU countries, non-EU associated countries, and third countries.
Project Stage: The project stages targeted include research, innovation, coordination, and support actions. This spans from research and development (RIA) to innovation actions (IA) implying projects from development to demonstration.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action. The budget overview provides a detailed breakdown:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01: EUR 10,000,000 (around EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02: EUR 7,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03: EUR 14,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04: EUR 24,000,000 (around EUR 8,000,000 per grant, 3 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05: EUR 14,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06: EUR 14,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07: EUR 14,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01: EUR 10,000,000 (around EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02: EUR 10,000,000 (around EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03: EUR 10,000,000 (around EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04: EUR 9,000,000 (EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05: EUR 9,000,000 (EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07: EUR 14,000,000 (around EUR 7,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10: EUR 6,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 3 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02: EUR 9,800,000 (around EUR 4,900,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03: EUR 12,000,000 (around EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04: EUR 3,000,000 (around EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
Application Type: The application type is an "open call" with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive monetary support in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process is a single-stage process.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight. For example, a topic with a budget of EUR 10,000,000 and an indicative number of 2 grants suggests a more competitive environment than a topic with a budget of EUR 7,000,000 and an indicative number of 1 grant.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement. However, Horizon Europe projects often encourage or require some form of co-funding, which should be verified in the specific call documents.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call focuses on addressing critical challenges related to biodiversity, the circular bioeconomy, and zero pollution, all viewed through the lens of the "One Health" approach. The call aims to foster research and innovation that supports the EU Green Deal, the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030, and other international frameworks. Projects should contribute to a better understanding of the interlinkages between ecosystem health, animal and plant health, and human health, and provide actionable policy recommendations. The funding is provided as lump sum grants, and the call is open to a wide range of applicants from EU and associated countries, with potential eligibility for non-EU countries. The application process is a single-stage submission, and consortia are likely preferred to bring together diverse expertise. The call includes various topics under Biodiversity, Circular Bioeconomy and Zero Pollution, each with its specific budget and indicative number of grants, offering multiple opportunities for researchers and innovators to contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to advance understanding of the connections between ecosystem health, wildlife populations, and human wellbeing through the One Health approach, addressing critical challenges related to biodiversity loss, promoting a circular bioeconomy, and reducing pollution. | Impact | The funding aims to advance understanding of the connections between ecosystem health, wildlife populations, and human wellbeing through the One Health approach, addressing critical challenges related to biodiversity loss, promoting a circular bioeconomy, and reducing pollution. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in biodiversity, ecology, health sciences, and transdisciplinary research, including social sciences and humanities. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in biodiversity, ecology, health sciences, and transdisciplinary research, including social sciences and humanities. |
Developments The activities will focus on research and innovation actions related to biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and the impacts of ecosystem changes on human health. | Developments | The activities will focus on research and innovation actions related to biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and the impacts of ecosystem changes on human health. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for a wide range of applicants including research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, public bodies, and non-profit organizations. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for a wide range of applicants including research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, public bodies, and non-profit organizations. |
Consortium Single applicants or consortia are permitted, though collaboration is encouraged to meet the complex research objectives. | Consortium | Single applicants or consortia are permitted, though collaboration is encouraged to meet the complex research objectives. |
Funding Amount The total budget for this specific topic is €14,000,000, with a minimum and maximum contribution of €7,000,000 per project. | Funding Amount | The total budget for this specific topic is €14,000,000, with a minimum and maximum contribution of €7,000,000 per project. |
Countries EU member states and associated countries are eligible, with potential participation from non-EU countries under specific conditions. | Countries | EU member states and associated countries are eligible, with potential participation from non-EU countries under specific conditions. |
Industry This funding targets the biodiversity and ecosystem services sector under Horizon Europe, specifically focusing on the One Health framework. | Industry | This funding targets the biodiversity and ecosystem services sector under Horizon Europe, specifically focusing on the One Health framework. |
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