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

October 1, 2025 (Opening) | January 15, 2026 (Deadline)

Total budget: €6,000,000 for this call; single-stage application process.

Supports EU-wide partnerships to harmonise and advance risk assessment methods for vector-borne diseases, strengthening science-based decision-making.

Only organisations designated as "competent organisations" by EU Member States are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, under the call "Joint programming for risk assessments in vector-borne diseases (EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04)", aims to enhance the European Union’s capacity for risk assessment in vector-borne diseases. The program is focused on building long-term collaborations and harmonising methodologies among European institutions with relevant expertise. By fostering standardised approaches and reinforcing scientific development, the initiative is designed to support robust, science-based decision-making processes across the EU in the area of vector-borne diseases. --- ## Due Dates - **Opening date:** October 1, 2025 - **Submission deadline:** January 15, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - **Total available budget:** €6,000,000 for this call (shared among several lots) - **Funding mechanism:** Single-stage application process; the number of grants and individual award sizes are not specified and may vary depending on the applications received. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Only "competent organisations" designated by EU Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004 are eligible. - The official, regularly updated list of competent organisations can be consulted [here](https://efsa.my.site.com/competentorganisations/s/competentorganisation/CompetentOrganisation__c/00B1v000009LqfIEAS). - **Eligible countries:** - EU Member States. - **Other requirements:** - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in the call documents. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04-04-Lot4?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Application materials:** - Application form templates must be downloaded from the portal’s Submission Service. - **Evaluation:** - Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria described in the call for proposals document, including scientific quality, impact, and implementation. - **Key documents:** - [Call for proposals (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) - [Draft Framework Partnership Agreement](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Draft%20Framework%20Partnership%20Agreement_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) - [Draft Specific Agreement](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Draft%20Specific%20Agreement_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) - **Support:** - For technical or submission-related questions, consult the [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form). --- ## Additional Information - **Financial and operational capacity requirements**, as well as legal and financial set-up details, are specified in the call documentation. - The call is managed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. - Partner search functionality is available through the portal for finding collaborators. --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal — Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04-04-Lot4?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals Document (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) - [List of Competent Organisations](https://efsa.my.site.com/competentorganisations/s/competentorganisation/CompetentOrganisation__c/00B1v000009LqfIEAS) - [Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [EU Grants Annotated Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call inquiries | [EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu](mailto:EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu) | | European Commission info | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Technical/IT help | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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