# ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026

**Funder:** HRB
**Budget:** Up to €430k (partner) / €530k (coordinator), inclusive of overheads
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium; specific partner composition criteria detailed in ERDERA JTC2026 call text
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.hrb.ie/funding-scheme/erdera-2026/
**Last updated:** 14 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers at HRB-approved Host Institutions in Republic of Ireland (Northern Ireland excluded). Transnational consortia required. Focuses on diagnosing rare genetic and non-genetic diseases via multi-omics, AI, and systems biology. Excludes interventional clinical trials, basic biomedical research, pre-clinical therapy development, and PhD funding. Tobacco/alcohol industry-linked applicants ineligible.

## Summary

The ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 funds transnational consortia to develop diagnostic tools for rare genetic and non-genetic diseases using multi-omics, AI, and systems biology, with budgets up to €530,000 for coordinators (inclusive of overheads). Open to researchers at HRB-approved host institutions in the Republic of Ireland, the call requires a two-stage application and a transnational partner network. This annual call excludes interventional trials, basic biomedical research, pre-clinical therapy development, and tobacco or alcohol industry-linked applicants.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at HRB-approved host institutions in the Republic of Ireland
- Consortium leads ready to coordinate transnational partners across multiple countries
- Projects focused on rare disease diagnosis via multi-omics, AI, or systems biology approaches
- Teams excluding interventional clinical trials, basic research, or pre-clinical therapy development
- Applicants with no tobacco or alcohol industry affiliations

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 12 February 2026 13:00 GMT (already passed)
- Two-stage process ongoing; full proposal deadline to be confirmed
- Project duration: up to 36 months

## Tips for applicants

- Transnational consortium composition is gated, review the specific partner criteria in the ERDERA JTC2026 call text before assembling your team.
- Diagnostic focus is central: proposals anchored to disease diagnosis via multi-omics or AI integration score higher than exploratory tool development.
- Budget is inclusive of overheads; coordinators have a higher ceiling (€530k) than partners (€430k), align role assignment to budget envelope.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026?

Up to €430,000 for partner institutions and up to €530,000 for the coordinating institution, inclusive of overheads.

### Who can apply to ERDERA JTC2026?

Researchers at HRB-approved host institutions in the Republic of Ireland (Northern Ireland excluded) leading a transnational consortium.

### Is a consortium required for ERDERA JTC2026?

Yes, applicants must form a transnational consortium with specific partner composition criteria outlined in the call text.

### What research areas does ERDERA JTC2026 fund?

Diagnosis of rare genetic and non-genetic diseases via multi-omics, AI, and systems biology; excludes interventional trials, basic biomedical research, pre-clinical therapy development, and PhD funding.

### How long is the ERDERA JTC2026 project duration?

Up to 36 months.

---

Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/hrb-erdera-joint-transnational-call-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

**See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).