Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities
Funds research to measure and assess airport impacts on air quality, noise, and water in surrounding communities, using real-world data and health/environmental methodologies.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 13, 2027 | April 14, 2027
Funding Amounts: €3,500,000 per project (indicative) | 2 projects expected to be funded | Lump sum grant, up to 100% funding rate
Summary: Supports research on the impacts of airport operations on air quality, noise, and water bodies in nearby communities, including real-world measurements and health/environmental assessment methodologies.
Key Information: Single-stage application; Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action; strong focus on gender and intersectional analysis.
Description
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) funds research to assess and quantify the effects of airport operations on air quality, noise, and water bodies in surrounding communities. Projects must conduct comprehensive real-time and real-world measurements of pollutant and noise emissions from various airport activities, differentiate emission sources, and identify pollutants. The scope includes pilot testing at two different airports—preferably near urban/rural communities and water bodies—to evaluate the impact on air, water, and biodiversity. The grant also covers developing methodologies for health impact assessment, improving measurement certification, and providing recommendations for real-world emission monitoring. Analyses should be supported by gender-disaggregated data and intersectional analysis, considering results from previous EU-funded projects.
