Support for the functioning of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R)

The main goal of this opportunity is to strengthen the coordination and preparedness of global research funders in response to infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics. It aims to support the administrative, organizational, and scientific work of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R) secretariat. Key focus areas include data sharing, social science, clinical trial networks, and fostering international collaboration. The opportunity is open to global actors and encourages regional cooperation, with a particular emphasis on collaboration between funders, policymakers, and the research community. Activities supported may include rapid research response, adaptability to public health emergencies, and engagement with international organizations like WHO and CEPI.

• Must establish a dedicated secretariat to support GloPID-R operations and strategic evolution

• Must cover both administrative and scientific support to GloPID-R governance, members, and working groups

• Must include clear communication and dissemination strategies (website, newsletter, social media)

• Must submit annual work plans aligned with GloPID-R priorities and Commission guidance

• Must demonstrate ability to support rapid coordination during pandemics or severe epidemics

• Must ensure strong collaboration with international funders, WHO, CEPI, and other stakeholders

Examples:

• A European research institute coordinating an international network to improve rapid data sharing during pandemics.
• A partnership between EU and US organizations to support clinical trial networks for emerging infectious diseases.
• A regional hub project focused on strengthening preparedness and collaboration among funders in Africa using satellite data for disease surveillance.

• Personnel costs for administrative and scientific staff
• Costs for organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Communication and dissemination activities
• Travel and accommodation expenses related to project activities
• Development and maintenance of digital platforms for collaboration
• Costs for engaging stakeholders and facilitating partnerships
• Data management and sharing infrastructure
• Training and capacity-building activities
• Adaptation measures for rapid response during outbreaks
• General administrative and overhead costs

All expenses must comply with lump sum grant rules under Horizon Europe. Specific restrictions or further details may apply as outlined in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.

• Budget for this Call: 2,000,000€ 
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Budget per grant: 2,000,000€

• Applicants must be legal entities established in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
• Legal entities from the United States may participate and receive funding under certain conditions.
• Coordinators must be based in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
• Projects involving satellite-based data must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS systems.
• Applicants must demonstrate both financial and operational capacity.
• Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if specifically allowed under Horizon Europe provisions.