European Partnership for Brain Health

Overview

Funding for research projects addressing biological, social, and environmental factors influencing brain health across the lifespan, with a focus on neurological, mental, and sensory disorders. Targets consortia of research institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising at least three independent legal entities from three different EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. Eligible applicants include universities, research organizations, hospitals, SMEs, and public or private entities engaged in brain health research.

Funding Details

Total budget: EUR 50 million. Individual project funding ranges from EUR 3 million to EUR 6 million. Funding rate is up to 100% of eligible costs for non-profit entities and up to 70% for for-profit organizations.

What Is Funded

Research into:

• Biological mechanisms underlying brain health and disorder trajectories.
• Social and environmental determinants of brain health.
• Interventions or strategies to promote brain health or mitigate disorder progression.
• Cross-disciplinary approaches integrating neuroscience, epidemiology, and public health.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must demonstrate a clear research hypothesis and methodology. No explicit TRL requirement, but proposals should align with foundational or translational research stages (typically TRL 1-4).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-01-07
• Deadline: 2026-03-09

Application Process (High-Level)

Two-stage process: 1. Submission of a short proposal via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. 2. Invitation-only full proposal submission for selected applicants.

Geographic Scope & Language

Open to applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated countries. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

Projects must include a plan for dissemination and exploitation of results. Consortia are encouraged to involve patient organizations or end-user groups where relevant. Overhead costs are eligible under the standard Horizon Europe rules.