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HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03

Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions

RIA Cluster 1 €39,300,000 16 Apr 2026
Topic Code HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03 F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01 Call 01 — single stage (2026)
Instrument HORIZON-RIA Research and Innovation Action
Budget Model Lump Sum HORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate 100% Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B) 45 pages RIA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds 4 / 4 / 4 · cum. 12 Non-standard — topic override
Expected Projects 5 €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
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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

  1. All players along the healthcare value chain have access to evidence-based treatment and management strategies for post-infection conditions and improve patient recovery and quality of life across diverse populations.
  2. Public health authorities and healthcare practitioners have access to effective prevention, diagnostic and treatment tools, ensuring better allocation of healthcare resources.
  3. Healthcare systems improve their efficiency and reduce long-term economic burdens by streamlining post-infectious disease care and addressing disparities in healthcare access.
  4. Public health authorities have access to evidence-based information to integrate research findings into policy for improved public health preparedness and resilience, including training of healthcare staff and enhanced long-term disease management guidelines.

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