# Shaping the Future of Animal Health and Welfare

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 16 September 2026 (Full proposal deadline; pre-proposal deadline was 30 March 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (30 Mar 2026) → full proposal (16 Sep 2026)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/shaping-the-future-of-animal-health-and-welfare/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare call covering Topic 1 (Animal Welfare) and Topic 2 (Prevention & Control). International joint call requiring transnational consortia.

## Summary

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (coordinated by the Research Council of Norway) funds collaborative research on animal welfare and disease prevention and control through a two-stage, consortium-based call. Projects must involve at least 3 partners from 3 EU member states, making this a transnational funding mechanism open to Norwegian institutions. The full proposal deadline is 16 September 2026, following a pre-proposal stage that closed on 30 March 2026.

## Who should apply

- Research teams based in Norway and at least 2 EU member states
- Consortia of minimum 3 entities (academia, institutes, industry, or public bodies)
- Projects addressing animal welfare improvements or disease prevention and control
- Applicants with experience in transnational collaboration and consortium management

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 30 March 2026 (passed)
- Full proposal deadline: 16 September 2026
- Two-stage evaluation process (pre-proposal shortlist advances to full proposal stage)

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium rule is non-negotiable: you must secure partners in at least 2 other EU countries before submission; a strong lead institution in Norway strengthens the application.
- Topic alignment matters, clearly flag whether your project addresses Topic 1 (Animal Welfare) or Topic 2 (Prevention & Control), or both.
- Transnational calls reward clear work-sharing and complementarity across partners; avoid duplicative workloads and spell out each partner's unique capability in the full proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need partners from outside Norway to apply to this call?

Yes, the consortium must include at least 3 entities from 3 different countries, including at least 2 EU member states; Norwegian institutions are eligible but cannot form a consortium alone.

### What are Topic 1 and Topic 2 in the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare call?

Topic 1 focuses on animal welfare improvements; Topic 2 addresses disease prevention and control.

### Can my institution apply if it is not a university?

Yes, eligible consortia partners include academia, research institutes, industry, and public bodies, provided they meet the transnational consortium requirement.

### What was the pre-proposal deadline?

The pre-proposal deadline was 30 March 2026; applications that advanced from that stage may now submit full proposals by 16 September 2026.

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