HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2023-01-02

Funding to successfully finalise EDCTP2-funded clinical trials that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions
Opens
10 May 2023
Deadline
29 Jun 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding to complete EDCTP2 clinical trials disrupted by COVID-19, focusing on infectious diseases and global health in Africa.

This call provides funding to finalize clinical trials originally supported by EDCTP2 that were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It targets infectious diseases and public health research, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim is to support global health and clinical research projects impacted by pandemic disruptions.

Likely relevant for

  • Clinical researchers in infectious diseases
  • Public health researchers
  • Global health organizations
  • Institutions involved in EDCTP2 projects
  • Researchers focusing on Africa and sub-Saharan Africa
  • Social sciences and humanities researchers in health

Project signals

Clinical trials impacted by COVID-19Focus on infectious diseases in AfricaGlobal health and public health researchUse of social sciences and humanities in health contexts

What it funds

  • Finalization of clinical trials funded under EDCTP2
  • Research addressing infectious diseases and public health
  • Projects with a focus on Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa
  • Activities to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic impact on clinical research

Expected outcomes

  • Successful completion of disrupted clinical trials
  • Improved understanding and control of infectious diseases
  • Strengthened global health research capacity in Africa
  • Enhanced societal engagement in health research

Who can apply / participate

  • Research institutions
  • Universities
  • Public health organizations
  • Non-profit research entities
  • Consortia involving African partners
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
  • Verify requirements for African partner involvement
  • Focus on Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa
  • Likely requirement for involvement of African institutions
  • Projects must be continuation of EDCTP2-funded clinical trials
  • Applicants should demonstrate impact of COVID-19 on their trials
  • Exact consortium size limits
  • Specific eligibility of private sector entities

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria regarding prior EDCTP2 funding
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Consortium composition and geographic restrictions

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Applicants must confirm eligibility based on prior EDCTP2 funding and COVID-19 impact
  • Check official call for detailed application instructions and required documents

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:47 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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