Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach

Overview

Funding for interdisciplinary research projects that advance microbiome-based solutions for sustainable terrestrial livestock health, productivity, and environmental resilience within a One Health framework. Targets researchers, farmers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers collaborating to reduce antimicrobial use, improve animal welfare, and mitigate zoonotic risks.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., universities, research institutions, SMEs, public bodies, NGOs) established in eligible countries. Projects must involve cross-disciplinary teams, including veterinarians, microbiologists, geneticists, epidemiologists, and ecologists.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €11,000,000 per project.
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum funding model).
• Total budget: Not specified.
• Co-funding: Not explicitly required but may be implied by lump-sum structure.

What Is Funded

• Research on livestock microbiomes, their role in animal health, and interactions with soil, plants, water, and human health.
• Development of integrated data monitoring systems for microbiome-related health indicators and zoonotic/AMR risk assessment.
• Assessment of microbiome-based solutions’ impact on soil/plant health, chemical fertilizer/pesticide use, and environmental outcomes.
• Design of holistic health models incorporating microbiome research to enhance animal robustness, welfare, and productivity.
• Intervention strategies to prevent disease outbreaks, reduce antimicrobial use, and minimize environmental impact.
• Contribution to or development of collaborative platforms for knowledge exchange, standardization, and tool optimization in microbiome research.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration within a One Health framework, including synergies with existing EU-funded initiatives.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• TRL range: 4–6 (technology validated in lab to demonstrated in relevant environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-19
• Deadline: 2027-09-22

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Post-Award Obligations

• Interaction with other selected projects under this topic to ensure collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Compliance with lump-sum grant agreement terms, including reporting and dissemination requirements.
• Engagement with EU-funded platforms and partnerships (e.g., One Health AMR, animal health and welfare).

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries (Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select non-EU/non-associated countries with specific funding provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must align with EU policies, including the Green Deal, Biodiversity Strategy 2030, and One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance.
• Proposals must address all listed activities and demonstrate cross-sectoral collaboration.
• Lump-sum funding model requires detailed budget justification in the application.