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

October 1, 2025 (opens) | January 15, 2026 (deadline)

€6,000,000 total budget for 2025; single-stage application process.

EU grant to boost risk assessment capacity and collaboration for vector-borne diseases among European institutions through long-term partnerships and harmonised scientific approaches.

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

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, managed by the European Commission and EFSA, aims to enhance the European Union's capacity for risk assessment in the area of vector-borne diseases. The call supports the creation of long-term partnerships between European institutions with relevant competencies, focusing on the harmonisation of scientific approaches and methodologies. The ultimate goal is to strengthen scientific development and knowledge sharing to improve decision-making and public health protection across the EU. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: October 1, 2025 - Submission deadline: January 15, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €6,000,000 (for 2025, across all lots in this call) - Single-stage application process - The number and size of grants are not specified at the topic level; consult the [call documents](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) for further details. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be on the list of competent organisations designated by EU Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004. - The list of eligible organisations is maintained and updated by the EFSA Management Board and can be [consulted here](https://efsa.my.site.com/competentorganisations/s/competentorganisation/CompetentOrganisation__c/00B1v000009LqfIEAS). - Additional eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are detailed in the [call for proposals document](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf). --- ## Application Process - 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-04-02-Lot2?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Download and use the official application form templates from the portal’s Submission Service. - Refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for guidance through the process. - Evaluation and award criteria, as well as submission modalities, are described in the call documents. --- ## Additional Information - A webinar on joint programming for risk assessments in vector-borne diseases will be held online on November 4, 2025, 15:00–16:00 CET. [Register here](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/webinar-joint-programming-risk-assessments-vector-borne-diseases) by October 29, 2025, 12:00 CET. - Clarifications and updates to the call are published on the topic page and in the [clarifications document](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Clarifications%201%20and%202%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf). - For partner search, organisations can use the dedicated section of the Funding & Tenders Portal after logging in. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04-02-Lot2?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals Document (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-04.pdf) - [List of Competent Organisations](https://efsa.my.site.com/competentorganisations/s/competentorganisation/CompetentOrganisation__c/00B1v000009LqfIEAS) - [Webinar Registration](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/webinar-joint-programming-risk-assessments-vector-borne-diseases) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Questions | [EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu](mailto:EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (European Commission)| +32 2 299 11 11 |

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