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.
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News
The European Union has updated its gender equality plan and the updates can be found in:
- General Annexes:
Gender equality plans and gender mainstreaming Beneficiaries must take all measures to promote equal opportunities between men and women in implementing the action and, where applicable, in line with their gender equality plan. They must aim to achieve, to the extent possible, a gender balance at all levels of personnel assigned to the action, including at supervisory and managerial level:
Read General Annexes
- Horizon Europe, gender equality, a strengthened commitment in Horizon Europe
Read/download gender equality document
- Gender equality plans (GEPs) - How to be ready for ex-post checks
Read/download GEPs document
The EU’s action plan for women in research, innovation and startups will address persistent gender gaps and promote diversity, equality and inclusiveness in the European Research Area (ERA).
The plan aims to make the ERA the world’s most attractive place for women to work in research, innovation and startups by 2030. Mobilising all talents, regardless of gender, will foster the EU’s sustainable competitiveness.
More information and Call for evidence
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), in collaboration with the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) is hereby calling for expression of interest from potential candidates to be appointed to the Working Group of the European Commission Initiative on Prostate Cancer (EC-PrC).
They are seeking for expressions of interest from clinical, scientific and technical experts in areas related to prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and care (Annex I of the call document), as well as from patients and/or caregivers, to be appointed as members of the EC-PrC Working Group.
Deadline: 15 February 2026
The European Commission and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme.
The agreement specifically targets Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which tackles societal challenges through multinational collaborative projects, such as the digital transition, food security, and climate-neutral energy. Under transitional arrangements, Japanese entities can apply to Horizon Europe calls starting in 2026 and will be treated as 'eligible entities' from an associated country.
As part of its mapping activities, EP PerMed has compiled a comprehensive list of European research infrastructures, as well as research and innovation projects and initiatives related to personalised medicine.
Questions and answers: Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2026 has been published
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