[HORIZON EUROPE] The African and European Research partnership on infectious diseases launches over €140 million in funding opportunities for 2024

EDCTP3 Partnership

The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) focuses on the major infectious disease threats facing sub-Saharan Africa, including HIV, TB, malaria, neglected infectious diseases, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

The Global Health EDCTP3 programme is dedicated to addressing all stages of clinical evaluation, with the aim of delivering innovative solutions to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative not only focuses on strengthening research capacities within the region but also aims to enhance preparedness and response to re-emerging infectious diseases globally. Additionally, the EDCTP funds activities to build research capacity in Africa, providing crucial support for researchers' careers and contributing to the reinforcement of national health research systems.

2024 funding opportunities

The 2024 calls for applications have now been announced on the EDCTP3 website and on the Funding and Tender portal of the European Commission:

• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-01-two-stage: Developing novel, innovative HIV therapeutics for reducing the disease burden of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (RIA – 5,5M€/project – 4 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-02-two-stage: Research on existing Malaria vaccines and development of new promising candidates (RIA – 15M€/project – 2 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-03-two-stage: Accelerating development and integration of therapeutics against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (RIA – 5M€/project – 4 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-04-two-stage: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through R&D in novel and existing antimicrobials (RIA – 6M€/project – 4 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-05-two-stage: New tools, technologies and approaches for vector control in sub-Saharan Africa (RIA – 6,14M€/project – 3 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-01-06-two-stage: Innovative digital health solutions for sub-Saharan Africa (RIA – 5M€/project – 4 projects granted)
• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2024-02-01-two-stage: Global Health EDCTP3 JU training fellowship with return phase (CSA – 3,5M€/project – 1 project granted

The calls can be found in the work programme.

Good to know

• Unless otherwise mentioned in the specific call conditions, a consortium should be composed of at least 3 partners from 3 eligible countries ( of which at least on EU member state or associated country and at least one entity from sub-Saharan Africa associated to EDCTP)
• 100% funding provided (+ 25% overhead)
• The 2024 calls have a 2 stage submission procedure. Deadline for 1st stage proposals: 4 April 2024
• The proposal template can be downloaded from the portal and follows the standard Horizon Europe template – RIA-1st stage or CSA-1st stage (10pg)
• An information session will take place on 6 February to provide further guidance to interested parties on the 2024 Work Programme and its calls for proposals

Contact

• For administrative and financial support for your application (including a mandatory budget check): EU-Team
• For content advice, contact the EU-Team Account Manager for cluster Health - Evi Lippens
• For support on strengthening your collaborative network within the African Union get in contact with the Africa Platform.