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

April 16, 2026

€3,000,000–€4,000,000 per project; 3 projects funded; single-stage application

Supports multisectoral implementation research on chronic non-communicable diseases, emphasizing collaboration beyond healthcare to improve equitable health outcomes.

Focus on LMICs and underserved groups in high-income countries; strong SSH and stakeholder engagement required.

--- ## Description This grant funds implementation research projects aimed at tackling chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through strategies that go beyond the traditional healthcare system. The call encourages innovative, multisectoral approaches involving sectors such as education, environment, transportation, housing, and more. The goal is to address the social, economic, and environmental determinants of NCDs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) or among underserved populations in high-income countries (HICs). Projects should demonstrate robust, context-appropriate methodologies, equitable stakeholder engagement (including early career researchers), and clear plans for sustainability and real-world impact. The call encourages the use of social sciences and humanities, networking, and international cooperation to maximize societal benefits and policy relevance. Interventions may target prevention, management, or control of NCDs in various non-healthcare settings, such as schools, workplaces, community organizations, and urban environments. --- ## Due Dates - April 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget for this topic: €9,800,000 - Expected funding per project: €3,000,000–€4,000,000 (lump sum) - Number of projects to be funded: 3 - Project type: Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), single-stage --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and other eligible countries as defined in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 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). - US entities are eligible for funding. - Legal entities established in China are not eligible. - Proposals must involve multisectoral consortia, including expertise in social sciences and humanities. - Projects must include strategies for equitable partnership and shared leadership, especially between HIC-LMIC or non-Indigenous-Indigenous team members. - Early career researchers must be meaningfully involved, with at least one as a co-investigator. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Submission opens: February 10, 2026. - Deadline: April 16, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. - Proposals must follow the [Standard Application Form for HE RIA, IA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Implementation (minimum score of 4 per criterion; cumulative threshold of 12). - Detailed instructions and templates are available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should address safety in non-health settings and justify intervention choice and context adaptation. - Not in scope: standalone feasibility studies, epidemiological cohorts, mechanistic/etiological research (unless essential to implementation research), or clinical trials for new drugs/interventions. - Proposals must budget for participation in networking and joint activities (e.g., GACD meetings). - Use of Copernicus/Galileo data is required if satellite-based earth observation is involved. - See the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) for detailed guidance. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Topic Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme – 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) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |---|---| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD) - European Commission

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