Tackling gender-based violence in different social and economic spheres

The main goal of this opportunity is to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) by gathering and analyzing data on its prevalence and effects in diverse social and economic settings. It aims to support policymakers at all levels with recommendations for combating GBV, while also helping employers, practitioners, and civil society organizations in prevention, protection, prosecution, and support services. The opportunity encourages sharing best practices, developing learning materials about consent, and promoting mutual learning. Special attention is given to GBV in workplaces, sports, and online platforms, considering both online and offline forms and factors like age, disability, and gender identity. The geographic focus covers EU countries and certain associated or specially eligible non-EU countries.

• Projects must follow the official proposal format and page limits (maximum 50 pages for RIA using lump sum funding).
• A detailed budget table must be included using the provided template.
• Projects should address GBV in one or more focus areas: workplaces, sports, or online platforms.
• Proposals must consider intersecting factors such as age, socio-economic background, disability, and gender identity.
• Collaboration with stakeholders like law enforcement, social partners, or academia is encouraged.

Example projects:

• A study collecting data on GBV in the workplace, focusing on young adults with disabilities.
• A project developing educational materials about consent for sports coaches and athletes.
• An initiative analyzing online GBV and proposing interventions for social media platforms.

• Personnel costs for project staff
• Costs for data collection and analysis
• Development and production of educational materials
• Workshops, training sessions, and events
• Travel and accommodation for project activities
• Costs for stakeholder engagement (e.g., meetings with law enforcement, social partners)
• Communication and dissemination activities
• Purchase or rental of equipment needed for research or outreach
• Administrative and overhead costs related to project management

Funding is provided as a lump sum. All expenses must be included in the detailed budget table and comply with the Horizon Europe guidelines.

• Budget for this Call: 10.200.000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 3
• Budget per project: 3.400.000€

• Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least three independent legal entities established in three different EU Member States or Horizon-associated countries, and at least one partner must be based in an EU Member State.
• All participants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity according to Horizon Europe Annex B & C requirements.
• The action is a Research & Innovation Action (RIA) and should address evidence-based solutions to prevent and respond to gender‑based violence (GBV) in various social and economic domains—such as work, education, transport and public services.
• GBV is defined broadly, including physical, sexual, psychological, economic or coercive violence disproportionately affecting women. Proposals must tackle knowledge gaps around prevalence, causes, context, and consequences across different sectors and populations.
• Applicants must commit to generating evidence-informed policy approaches and practical interventions that promote autonomy, inclusion, and equal access across gender-diverse groups.
• Standard Horizon requirements apply: exclusion criteria, ethics assessments, conflict-of-interest rules, data protection, and legal compliance per General Annexes A to G.