Research Council of Norway
Shaping the Future of Animal Health and Welfare
Full proposal deadline; pre-proposal deadline was 30 March 2026
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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.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 16 September 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 |
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.
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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