HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2023-01-05
Strengthening ethics and regulatory capacity
Plain-language summary
Support projects to strengthen ethics and regulatory capacity for clinical trials and health research in Africa.
This call funds actions to improve ethics and regulatory systems related to clinical trials and health research. It focuses on capacity building in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Projects should enhance regulatory agencies and ethics committees to support global health and infectious disease research.
Likely relevant for
- Organizations involved in clinical trials or clinical research in Africa
- Regulatory agencies and ethics committees
- Capacity building and training providers in health research regulation
- Public health and infectious disease research institutions
- International cooperation projects in global health
Project signals
Capacity building for regulatory agencies or ethics committeesStrengthening regulatory frameworks for clinical researchImproving ethics review processesSupporting global health and infectious disease research in AfricaCollaboration with African regulatory bodies
What it funds
- Coordination and support actions to strengthen ethics and regulatory capacity
- Capacity development for regulatory agencies and ethics committees in Africa
- Support for clinical trial regulation and oversight
- Enhancement of regulatory sciences and frameworks
- Promotion of societal engagement and SSH in health research regulation
Expected outcomes
- Improved regulatory capacity and ethics oversight in African countries
- Stronger collaboration between regulatory agencies and ethics committees
- Enhanced quality and compliance of clinical trials
- Better support for infectious disease and global health research
- Increased capacity for ethical review and regulatory decision-making
Who can apply / participate
- Research organizations
- Regulatory agencies
- Ethics committees
- Non-profit organizations
- Academic institutions
- International cooperation bodies
- Single-stage submission model
- Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
- Focus on Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa
- International cooperation encouraged
- Must contribute to strengthening ethics and regulatory capacity
- Relevant experience in clinical trials or health research regulation
- Exact eligibility criteria and consortium composition
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rate details
- Exact scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model with deadline on 29 June 2023.
- Check official call page for detailed eligibility and submission requirements
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:48 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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