Topic Code
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-02
F&T Portal
Call Identifier
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01
Call 01 — single stage (2026)
Instrument
HORIZON-RIA
Research and Innovation Action
Budget Model
Actual Costs
Standard MGA
Funding Rate
100%
Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)
40 pages
RIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds
4 / 4 / 4 · cum. 12
Non-standard — topic override
Expected Projects
6
~€8M per project (WP stated)
Destination
Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden
WP Part 4
Cluster / Pillar
Cluster 1 / Pillar II
Health
China Eligibility
Excluded ⚠
Destination excludes RIA/IA
Special Conditions
Non-standard thresholds ⚠
4/4/4 cum. 12 — not default 3/3/3
Chinese entities are excluded from RIA actions under this destination. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) falling under Destination ‘Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden’.
This topic uses non-standard evaluation thresholds: 4 (Excellence) / 4 (Impact) / 4 (Implementation), cumulative 12. Standard thresholds are 3/3/3 cumulative 10.
Communication networks restriction: Entities assessed as high-risk suppliers of mobile network communication equipment (and entities they own or control) are not eligible to participate in this topic.
US entities eligible: In recognition of the opening of the US National Institutes of Health’s programmes to European researchers, legal entities established in the United States of America are eligible to receive Union funding under this topic.
Copernicus/Galileo: If the project uses satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.
Mandatory annex: Proposals under this topic are expected to include clinical studies. Applicants should provide details in the dedicated annex using the template provided in the submission system.
Expected Outcomes
- Researchers and healthcare professionals have an improved understanding of the neuro-biological and cognitive/behavioural evidence base on the correlation and impact of digital technologies on mental health, including brain development.
- Policymakers and digital technology and content developers are provided with a robust evidence base on the impact (positive or negative) of digital technologies on mental health in children and young adults.
- Policymakers, digital technology developers, and educational institutions amongst others make use (e.g. developing guidelines) of the evidence base and widely implement the newly developed interventions aimed at promoting children and young adults’ mental health while mitigating any negative impacts of digital technology use.
- Children, young adults, families, guardians, educators, and carers have access to the newly developed interventions designed to prevent harm and promote the positive use of digital technologies.
- Children and young adults are empowered and develop resilience, including digital literacy, enabling them to engage in a healthy and positive way with digital technologies.
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