The 2023 call for proposals for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Doctoral Networks (DN) is now open with a deadline on 28 November 2023.

MSCA Doctoral Networks aim to train highly skilled doctoral candidates in an international and intersectoral doctoral programme and to foster a new generation of researchers.

More info on the call topic is available on the EC portal.

In addition, registration is still open for the info event organised by Euresearch on 13 June 2023 to learn more how Swiss institutions can participate (event webpage).

Sources: Euresearch, EC

Learn about specificities, incl. eligibility rules, award criteria and novelties, of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Doctoral Networks (DN) call in the online information event organised by Euresearch on 13 June 2023.

This event will also focus on ow Swiss institutions can participate and receive direct national funding in case of a successful application. It will be complemented by a testimonial of a Swiss applicant of the MSCA DN call 2021.

More information and registration link are available on the event webpage.

Source: Euresearch

The GREENET network of Horizon Europe National Contact Points (NCPs) for Cluster 5 "Climate, Energy and Mobility" will organise an online training for stakeholders from all types of organisations (universities, research organisations, local authorities, enterprises, SMEs, etc.) planning to submit a project application on the following call topics:

• Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition;
• Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply;
• Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use;
• Safe, resilient transport and smart mobility services for passengers and goods.

The event will be held on 30 May 2023. More information incl. registration link is available here. 

Source: GREENET

EC has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe's Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 – which groups together topics on Climate Action, Energy and Mobility, with a total of € 420.1 million in EU funding.

Visit the CINEA webpage for more details about the calls, deadlines, and where to apply.

Deadlines for application: 5 September & 10 October 2023

Source: CINEA

The 9th Medtech In­nov­a­tion Event will be held on 4 September 2023 in Biel, Switzerland.

Don't miss this specialised matchmaking event for startups, SMEs, service providers, investors as well as academic and global players from the medtech sector.

The event consists of pitches by startups/industrial innovators and solution providers. Additionally, there will be a tabletop exhibition and a 1-to-1 partnering service.

Check out the event webpage, where you can download the flyer incl. the detailed programme and registration link.

Source: Euresearch

The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking is a partnership between the EU and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Association whose members are several EU Member States and Associated countries and several African countries. It aims at supporting clinical research to deliver solutions to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen research capacities to prepare and respond to emerging infectious diseases, notably by building a true partnership between Europe and Africa, and fostering African leadership in scientific research.

The Global Health EDCTP3 JU has issued a call for expression of interest for the selection of members of the Stakeholders Group. The Stakeholders Group - open to all public and private stakeholders - provides:

• inputs on the scientific, strategic and the technological priorities to be addressed by the partnership,
• suggestions to enable concrete synergies to take place between different sectors,
• inputs to the EDCTP Forum.

Application deadline is set on 11 June 2023. Further information on eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found here.

Sources: Global Health EDCTP3 JU, Euresearch

The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking is a partnership between the EU and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Association whose members are several EU Member States and Associated countries and several African countries. It aims at supporting clinical research to deliver solutions to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen research capacities to prepare and respond to emerging infectious diseases, notably by building a true partnership between Europe and Africa, and fostering African leadership in scientific research.

The Global Health EDCTP3 JU has issued a call for expression of interest for the selection of members of the Stakeholders Group. The Stakeholders Group - open to all public and private stakeholders - provides:

• inputs on the scientific, strategic and the technological priorities to be addressed by the partnership,
• suggestions to enable concrete synergies to take place between different sectors,
• inputs to the EDCTP Forum.

Application deadline is set on 11 June 2023. Further information on eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found here.

Sources: Global Health EDCTP3 JU, Euresearch

The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) has opened a call for expressions for people who want to be part of the IHI Patient Pool – a group of patients and informal caregivers who can support IHI activities by bringing their unique perspective, experience, and expertise to the table.

Check out the recording of the webinar which was held last week to help potential applicants prepare their expression of interest: link to the webinar webpage.

Deadline for submitting an expression of interest: 8 June 2023

More information on the Patient Pool is available on the IHI website.

Source: IHI

Innovate UK and Innosuisse have issued a bilateral call for joint projects in any scientific discipline. Researchers and innovators from Switzerland and the UK are invited to submit joint proposals for the development of commercial products, processes and/or technical services with a significant market potential for both countries.

The closing date for submission of full application is set on 26 July 2023. The call document and guidelines for application are available for download on the Innosuisse website.

In addition, check out the virtual marketplace to search and profile project opportunities as well as facilitate partner-matching for this UK – Switzerland bilateral call, using this direct link.

Sources: Innosuisse, InnovateUK, Euresearch

Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic "Schuman Declaration" that set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable. Schuman's proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.

To mark the special occasion, the EU institutions, including EU delegations and representations worldwide, will organise a wide range of online and on-site activities on 9 May 2023, providing citizens with the opportunity to discover and experience the European Union.

Find out about Europe Day 2023 activities by clicking here.

When preparing a proposal to an open Health Horizon call, be aware that the template for clinical studies has been revised. The Clinical Trials annex was updated in order to include complex trials and a reference to the mandatory use of Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) (as per the Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014).

In practice, from 31 January 2023, all initial clinical trial applications in the EU must be submitted via CTIS, which is now the single-entry point for sponsors and regulators of clinical trials for the submission and assessment of clinical trial data.

Transition period: The Clinical Trials Regulation foresees a three-year transition period, from 2022 to 2025. By 31 January 2025, all ongoing trials that were approved under the Clinical Trials Directive will be governed by the new Regulation and will have to be transitioned to CTIS.

The new version of the template for clinical studies will be used in the submission system of forthcoming topics and is currently published on the F&T portal under the following link.

Sources: EC, Euresearch

If you are planning to prepare a proposal for the 2024 Cluster 1 Health calls, do not miss the opportunity to enlarge your network!

Register to the online Health Horizon Europe Brokerage Event, taking place on 2 June 2023. This brokerage event is organised consecutively to the Cluster 1 Health Info Day that will be held on 1 June 2023.

The brokerage event will be organised around 2 main sessions to maximise the impact of attending this international partnering event:

• Pitching session: 09:30 - 11:30 CEST
• Bilateral meetings:12:30 - 18:30 CEST

By participating to this free-of-charge event, you will get all information needed on the upcoming Horizon Europe calls in the Cluster Health Work Programme, as well as meet potential partners from Europe and beyond to start building your consortium.

More info and registration link available on the event webpage.

Sources: HNN3.0, EC, EEN, NCP WideraNet

Euresearch is organising an info event about the funding opportunities offered by Horizon Europe in a large number of research and innovation fields. Join this event if you want to know how to access these funding opportunities.

The event focuses on the next calls with deadlines in autumn 2023 in all research and innovation topics. One-to-one meeting with advisors in specific fields can also be booked.

The event will be held remotely on 25 May 2023. Registration is free but mandatory using this link.

Source: Euresearch

The Horizon Europe Health & SSH Brokerage Event is dedicated to the Horizon Europe 2024 calls for proposals in the Health Work Programme, where the involvement of partners with specific expertise in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) is crucial.

Several topics from the Health Cluster Work Programme require the effective contribution of SSH disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of the related research activities. A topic from Cluster 2 also requires expertise from the Health sector.

This event will be held on 5 June 2023 in Paris: don't miss the opportunity to get involved in the next Horizon Europe 2024 Health proposals!

More info about the targeted topics from Clusters 1 and 2 for this Brokerage Event, and the detailed programme are available here.

Sources: HNN3.0, Euresearch

Further to the public consultation launched by the European Commission to evaluate Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, and to define future priorities in its Strategic Plan for 2025-2027, the Swiss Position Paper provides a few hints for the strategic orientations, research and innovation policy, open science policy and implementation aspects in Horizon Europe.

Check out the 12 take-home messages from the Swiss Position Paper on the past, present and future of Horizon Europe, by downloading the paper on the SERI's website.

Sources: SERI, Euresearch