The European Commission has adopted its work programme for the Horizon Europe research programme, covering the period 2021-2022. The work programme outlines the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of EUR 14.7 billion in funding (from an overall funding package of more than EUR 95 billion across 7 years). Under the health cluster, there are six “destinations” which under which specific calls are made:
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Destination 1 -Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society
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Destination 2 -Living and working in a health-promoting environment
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Destination 3 -Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden
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Destination 4 -Ensuring access to innovative, sustainable and high-quality health care
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Destination 5 -Unlocking the full potential of new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a healthy society
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Destination 6 -Maintaining an innovative, sustainable and globally competitive health-related industry
The first calls for proposals will open on the Commission's Funding and Tenders Portal on 22 June. Details of the health cluster and calls under this section of the programme canbe found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2021-2022/wp-4-health_horizon-2021-2022_en.pdf
The full work programme can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/reference-documents;programCode=HORIZON
