# European Rare Disease Research Alliance (ERDERA)

**Funder:** Fondazione Telethon
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Eligible countries:** IT
**Official call:** https://www.fondazionetelethon.it/en/what-we-do/research-initiatives/call-for-proposals-2/erdera/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Major pan-European partnership to strengthen research on rare diseases. Cross-border consortium participation expected; full eligibility and call details available on the ERDERA-specific page.

## Summary

The European Rare Disease Research Alliance (ERDERA), led by Fondazione Telethon, funds pan-European consortia to strengthen research on rare diseases. Applicants must form cross-border partnerships of at least three entities from three different EU member states. This call emphasises collaborative, multi-national research to address gaps in rare disease understanding and treatment.

## Who should apply

- Research teams across at least three EU member states forming a formal consortium
- Academic institutions, hospitals, and research organisations with rare disease expertise
- Principal investigators with a track record in rare disease research or clinical care
- Consortia with complementary skills spanning basic research, translational science, and clinical medicine

## Key dates

- First listed on Grantsby 31 May 2026 (consult funder website for formal deadline and submission dates)
- Multi-partner consortium application required
- See ERDERA-specific page for call stage details and project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium strength is critical, ERDERA will scrutinise the rationale for each partner and the division of work; avoid large groups with overlapping scope.
- Ensure all partners commit in writing; a weak or uncommitted partner will weaken the whole proposal.
- Use the consortium structure to demonstrate complementarity: basic science, translational pathway, and clinical validation should be visibly distributed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ERDERA open to single-country teams?

No, ERDERA requires a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states in a formal consortium.

### Which countries are eligible for ERDERA?

EU member states are eligible; consult the ERDERA-specific page on the funder website for any associated-country provisions and restrictions.

### Can academic and clinical partners apply together in ERDERA?

Yes, ERDERA encourages cross-border consortia with mixed institutional types, including hospitals and research organisations alongside academic institutions.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fondazione-telethon-european-rare-disease-research-alliance-erdera-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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