[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 22, 2027 (Full proposal submission deadline, single-stage call, 17:00 Brussels time)

Around €7,000,000 per project; 2 projects funded under this topic (RIA, lump sum grants).

Funds transdisciplinary research on predicting and assessing health of ecosystems and wild species and their impacts on human health, aligned with the One Health approach.

--- ## Description This European Commission Horizon Europe call supports research that advances understanding of the health of ecosystems and wild species, focusing on their physiology, genetic diversity, population distribution, and ecology in response to both existing and emerging stressors (such as climate change and pollution). The funding promotes the One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystem, wildlife, human, domestic animal, and plant health, and aims to prevent and mitigate health threats through increased knowledge, monitoring, and policy integration. Projects should: - Describe the current and future health status of key ecosystems and wild species, including the impact of stressors driven by biodiversity loss. - Develop benchmark protocols and indicators to assess risks and benefits of interlinkages among ecosystem, wildlife, domestic animal, plant, and human health. - Analyze the impacts of ecosystem and wildlife health degradation on human health, including cost-benefit analyses of restoration and conservation. - Provide actionable policy recommendations to mainstream One Health in policy frameworks. - Ensure integration of social sciences and humanities to enhance societal impact. - Cooperate with EU knowledge centers and partnerships (e.g., EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity, EU Biodiversa+, Animal Health and Welfare partnerships). --- ## Due Dates - September 22, 2027: Full proposal submission deadline (single-stage call, by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate budget per project: €7,000,000 (lump sum grant) - Indicative number of grants: 2 - Grant type: Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA), lump sum --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Participation from non-EU/non-associated countries is possible under specific provisions (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Proposals must comply with admissibility and eligibility conditions outlined in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form and templates are available in the portal's Submission System. - Proposals must follow page limits and layout as described in Part B of the Application Form. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Lump sum funding model applies (see [Lump Sum Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf)). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must ensure effective contribution of social sciences and humanities. - Cooperation with relevant EU knowledge centers and partnerships is required. - Proposals should build on results of previous Horizon Europe projects. - For detailed guidance, consult the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes 2026–2027](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (Proposal Submission & Grant Management)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | | -------------- | ------- | | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | Online form | | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | For research-specific questions | | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | Country-specific support |

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 - European Commission

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