New calls for EU4Health program

The European Commission has recently announced the opening of new calls under the EU4Health program which open until October 17, 2023. In this article, we will explore the various calls and their significance in advancing healthcare across the EU.

The EU4Health program aims to improve human health within the European Union (EU) and to ensure a high level of protection for citizens’ well-being in all EU policies and activities. These new calls, cover a range of topics addressing critical health issues and promoting preventive measures.

Call topics

• Call for proposals to support access to medical devices for cross border health threats (HERA) (CP-g-23-13) (EU4H-2023-PJ-01);
• Call for proposals to support stakeholders on the prevention of NCDs in the area of chronic respiratory diseases (DP-g-23-31-02) (EU4H-2023-PJ-02);
• Call for proposals on the prevention of NCDs in the area of mental health including actions supporting vulnerable population groups, such as migrants, refugees, Roma people and displaced people from Ukraine (DP-g-23-32-02) (EU4H-2023-PJ-03);
• Call for proposals on prevention of NCDs in the area of dementia and other neurological disorders (DP-g-23-33-02) (EU4H-2023-PJ-04);
• Call for proposals implementation of the agenda for medical ionising radiation applications (Samira action plan) – organisation of clinical audit campaigns as a tool to improve quality and safety of medical applications of ionising (CR-g-23-44-01) (EU4H-2023-PJ-05);
• Call for proposals: action grants on mental health challenges for cancer patients and survivors Sub-topic (a): Mental health and Cancer (CR-g-23-19.01) (EU4H-2023-PJ-06);
• Call for proposals: action grants on mental health challenges for cancer patients and survivors Sub-topic (b): European Code for Mental Health (CR-g-23-19.02) (EU4H-2023-PJ-07);
• Call for proposals: action grants on the safety and quality of new Substances of Human Origin (Breast milk, faecal microbiota transplants) (a) HS-g-23-50.01 Breast milk (HS-g-23-50.01) (EU4H-2023-PJ-08);
• Call for proposals: action grants on the safety and quality of new Substances of Human Origin (Breast milk, faecal microbiota transplants) (b) HS-g-23-50.02 Faecal microbiotic transplants (HS-g-23-50.02) (EU4H-2023-PJ-09);
• Call for Proposals: action grants on Facilitating Organ Paired Exchange (HS-g-23-51) (EU4H-2023-PJ-10);
• Call for proposals for a program on orphan medical devices, in particular targeting paediatric patients (HS-g-23-65) (EU4H-2023-PJ-11);
• Call for proposal: action grants to contribute to the organisations of conference and events (OA-g-23-89) (EU4H-2023-PJ-12).

Funding and Budget

The project grants available under the EU4Health program vary depending on the specific call. Grant amounts range from 450,000 Euros to 8,000,000 Euros. The actual grant awarded will depend on the nature and scope of the proposed project.

It is important to note that the grants require co-financing, wherein the recipient is expected to contribute a portion of the total eligible costs of the action. The EU funding covers up to 60% of the total eligible costs, unless otherwise specified in the particular calls for proposals. In exceptional cases, where a project demonstrates significant value, the Union contribution may be increased to cover up to 80% of the total eligible costs.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for action grants are outlined in the specific calls for proposals. Norwegian institutions are also eligible to apply, thereby encouraging cross-border collaboration and participation within the EU4Health program.

Prospective applicants should carefully review the calls for proposals to ensure they meet the essential eligibility requirements. It is worth noting that the EU4Health program has unique requirements distinct from those of Horizon Europe proposals. Therefore, it is crucial for applicants to thoroughly examine the support documents and conditions specific to the EU4Health program.

For more information visit the website of EU4Health.