Welcome to Health-NCP-Net 3.0 (HNN 3.0)
We are a network of National Contact Points (NCPs) in the area of “Health” enhancing transnational cooperation between NCPs for Cluster 1 Health in Horizon Europe to increase the support for those interested in research funding.
You do not know your National Contact Point, but still have many questions?
Find the Health NCP of your country
News
The DESCA (Development of a Simplified Consortium Agreement) has been updated and the newest version (2.1) can be found on the DESCA website.
Following the visit of President von der Leyen to Australia, the European Commission and Australia have today opened formal negotiations for the association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme.
Association would allow Australian entities to access funding directly from the programme and to participate on similar terms with EU Member States and other associated countries. This would enable more ambitious, long-term collaboration between researchers, businesses and public institutions, while reducing administrative barriers and aligning efforts within a single framework.
The NCP Portal now offers a growing resource page on AI and LLMs. It helps NCPs understand AI’s opportunities and challenges, especially the need for responsible and fair use when supporting Horizon Europe applicants.
New report has been published on a large-scale survey of Horizon Europe beneficiaries. It offers a systematic analysis of how the programme’s rules are applied in the day-to-day management of projects
The report was prepared by the community of National Contact Points (NCPs) within the Horizon Academy project.
The EC has published Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030. It builds on the achievements of its predecessor and translates the long-term vision of the Roadmap for Women’s Rights into action.
The Strategy proposes concrete actions for each of the eight principles of the Roadmap for Women’s Rights, keeping gender equality at the heart of the EU’s action both within the EU and across the world.
The European Medicines Agency has published new guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU. Recommendations are to streamline authorisation of new clinical trials and changes to ongoing trials to generate clinical evidence
Events & Calls
Colour legend:
Call Event
Supporting initiatives and collaborations
See all the supporting initiatives and collaborations of HNN 3.0
