# Climate-related factors in human exposome research

**Funder:** European Commission
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries (at least one in a Member State)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-02
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Research action integrating climate-related exposures into human exposome studies, requiring SSH expertise and multidisciplinary approaches; proposals with clinical studies must submit a dedicated annex. International cooperation with under-represented regions is encouraged.

## Summary

This European Commission Research and Innovation Action funds projects that integrate climate-related exposures into human exposome research, combining environmental health science with social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise. It targets multidisciplinary consortia across the EU and Associated Countries, and proposals involving clinical studies must include a dedicated annex. International cooperation with under-represented regions is encouraged.

## Who should apply

- Multidisciplinary research consortia spanning environmental health and social sciences/humanities
- Teams including at least one partner in an EU Member State, plus partners from different EU Member States or Associated Countries
- Researchers studying climate-related exposures within the human exposome
- Groups planning clinical studies as part of the project (dedicated annex required)
- Consortia with links to under-represented regions for international cooperation

## Key dates

- Annual call frequency

## Tips for applicants

- Build in genuine SSH expertise from the proposal stage rather than adding it as a token work package, reviewers check for integration, not just presence.
- If your project includes clinical studies, prepare the dedicated annex early since it is a distinct submission requirement.
- Strengthen international dimension by naming concrete cooperation activities with under-represented regions rather than a general statement of intent.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many partners are required for this EU exposome research grant?

A consortium of at least 3 independent legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries is required, with at least one entity based in a Member State.

### Does this grant require social science expertise?

Yes, the call requires SSH (social sciences and humanities) expertise alongside multidisciplinary environmental health approaches.

### Is this call open every year?

Yes, the call runs annually.

### Do clinical studies need extra documentation for this grant?

Yes, proposals that include clinical studies must submit a dedicated annex.

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