Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being

Overview

Funding for research projects investigating how inhabitants experience their neighbourhoods and the impact on health and well-being, with a focus on informing policies for green transition, nature-positive transformation, and climate resilience. Targets consortia conducting participatory, transdisciplinary research involving diverse populations.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., universities, research institutions, public bodies, NGOs, private companies) established in eligible countries. Projects must involve social sciences and humanities (SSH) experts and include at least three neighbourhoods across three different Member States or Associated Countries.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €6,300,000
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum model)
• At least 0.8% of the budget must be allocated to engage with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact."

What Is Funded

• Research on inhabitants’ sensory and emotional experiences of neighbourhoods and their impact on health and well-being.
• Assessment of variations in experiences across sociodemographic groups and neighbourhood types (urban, peri-urban, rural).
• Validation of findings in at least three neighbourhoods in different countries.
• Development of policy recommendations for local authorities and cultural sectors to improve neighbourhood experiences, health, and green transition strategies.
• Participatory and transdisciplinary approaches integrating diverse actors and disciplines.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): 4–6

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-04
• Deadline: 2026-11-30T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

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

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must allocate 0.8% of the budget to share results with the New European Bauhaus hub.
• Proposals must include SSH expertise and follow a participatory, transdisciplinary approach.
• Lump-sum funding model applies; eligible costs are predefined.