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Horizon Europe
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Strategic Analysis
A winning proposal will demonstrate a robust, multi-regional approach to co-create and validate practical, scalable solutions (including digital tools) that directly enhance the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors and their families. Emphasis should be placed on addressing diverse socio-economic and geographical determinants, ensuring equitable access and sustained impact through participative models.
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Best practices and validated tools (such as digital tools) related to for example education, sports, employment, medical follow-up including mental and physical health and well-being, or reproductive matters, should be tested and scaled up in regions in at least three different Member States or Associated Countries;
Address hurdles, factors and situations that impede implementation of good practices and tools in real-life settings with the intention to make the life of childhood cancer survivors easier and better. Effectiveness and general applicability should be assessed and evaluated to provide enhanced real solutions in practice;
Attention should be paid to social and health determinants, including sex, gender, age and other relevant variables, such as socio-economic status, living in rural or remote areas and education;
Several best practices and tools should be chosen and scaled up together with childhood cancer survivors and their families. The use of participative research models, such as oncology-centred living labs [1] or other approaches to deliver (social) innovation should be considered.
Childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families benefit from enhanced quality of life through better supportive care, personalised counselling approaches, and digital tools that are accessible and affordable. Consequently, they can better achieve their values and personal life goals.
Health care professionals, supportive workers and councillors enhance the quality of life for childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Improve understanding of the development of cancer in the context of the environment, work, and lifestyle in the broadest possible sense
Enhance cross-policy cancer prevention strategies
Optimise the diagnostics and treatment of cancer based on the principle of equitable access
Improve the quality of life of cancer patients, survivors and their families through widely analysing all key factors and needs that are related to the quality of life
Accelerate the digital transformation of research, innovation and health systems
EU4HEALTH
highEU4Health is the EU's ambitious funding programme for health for the 2021-2027 period. It aims to improve and foster health in the Union, protect people from serious cross-border health threats, and strengthen health systems' resilience. The programme supports innovation in health and addresses health inequalities across Member States.
Evaluators will expect proposals to demonstrate how they contribute to the broader objectives of the EU4Health programme, such as strengthening health systems, improving access to healthcare, and fostering innovation in health. Proposals should show how their AI solutions align with EU4Health's priorities, including the digital transformation of health and care, and contribute to a more resilient and accessible healthcare system across the EU.
Digital Europe
highThe Digital Europe Programme is a new EU funding programme focused on bringing digital technology to businesses, citizens, and public administrations. It aims to accelerate the economic recovery and shape Europe's digital transformation, focusing on areas like supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills, and the wide use of digital technologies across the economy and society.
Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they leverage or contribute to the objectives of the Digital Europe Programme, particularly in areas such as developing advanced digital skills, deploying AI solutions, enhancing cybersecurity in health data, or fostering the widespread adoption of digital technologies in healthcare settings. Projects should show how they contribute to Europe's digital sovereignty and technological leadership.
digitalisation strategy
highThe EU's digitalisation strategy encompasses various initiatives aimed at accelerating Europe's digital transformation across all sectors. It seeks to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty, foster innovation, ensure fair competition, and leverage digital technologies for societal benefit. Key pillars include data strategy, AI strategy, cybersecurity, and digital skills.
Proposals should clearly articulate how they align with and contribute to the EU's broader digitalisation goals. This includes demonstrating the use of advanced digital technologies (e.g., AI, big data, digital platforms) to achieve project objectives, addressing digital skills gaps, ensuring data privacy and security, and promoting the ethical deployment of digital solutions, particularly in sensitive areas like health.
EURATOM
mediumThe Euratom Treaty establishes the European Atomic Energy Community, focusing on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It aims to coordinate Member States' research programmes for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, ensure the safety of nuclear installations, and protect the public and workers from radiation hazards. It also covers nuclear safeguards and the supply of nuclear materials.
Proposals referencing Euratom should demonstrate how they contribute to nuclear safety, radiation protection, or the responsible and peaceful use of nuclear energy. This could involve research into medical applications of radiation (e.g., radiotherapy, diagnostics), ensuring safety standards, or managing radioactive waste.
Erasmus+
mediumErasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. It provides opportunities for mobility and cooperation in higher education, vocational education and training, school education, adult education, youth, and sport. Its goal is to modernize education and training systems and promote active citizenship.
While not directly a health programme, Erasmus+ supports skills development and education. Evaluators might expect proposals to consider how the developed advanced digital skills for AI uptake in health could be integrated into educational or training curricula, potentially leveraging Erasmus+ principles for cross-border learning or professional development. This could involve developing training modules, capacity building initiatives, or knowledge transfer programmes.
EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027
mediumThis framework sets out the key actions and objectives for occupational safety and health (OSH) policy in the EU for the period 2021-2027. It aims to anticipate and manage change in the world of work, improve prevention of work-related diseases and accidents, and increase preparedness for future health crises. It emphasizes a 'Vision Zero' approach to work-related deaths.
Proposals should demonstrate how they contribute to improving occupational safety and health, particularly in healthcare settings or for professionals working with childhood cancer patients. This could involve developing safer working practices, tools to reduce exposure to hazards (e.g., radiation, hazardous drugs), or strategies to address psychosocial risks and burnout among healthcare staff. Alignment with the 'Vision Zero' approach is expected.
European Green Deal
lowThe European Green Deal is the EU's overarching growth strategy to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. It encompasses a wide range of policy initiatives across various sectors, including energy, industry, transport, and agriculture, aiming for a just and inclusive transition. It sets ambitious targets for emissions reduction, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
Proposals must clearly articulate how they contribute to the overarching goals of the European Green Deal, such as achieving climate neutrality, enhancing energy efficiency, promoting sustainable industrial practices, or fostering the deployment of clean energy technologies. Demonstrating a positive environmental impact and alignment with the 'do no significant harm' principle is crucial.
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1. Admissibility conditions: described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System
2. Eligible countries: described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
A written commitment is required from the participating regions in which the action proposed will be implemented, expressed by a letter of intent annexed to the proposal and signed by the corresponding authority/ies.
3. Other eligibility conditions: described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion: described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes
Award criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes
The thresholds for each criterion will be 4 (Excellence), 4 (Impact) and 3 (Implementation). The cumulative threshold will be 12.
Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual
Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement: described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes
7. Specific conditions: described in the [specific topic of the Work Programme]
Call documents:
Standard application form — call-specific application form is available in the Submission System
Standard application form (HE RIA, IA) Standard evaluation form — will be used with the necessary adaptations
Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)
MGA
Call-specific instructions
Information on clinical studies (HE)
HE Main Work Programme 2023–2024 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2023–2024 – 12. Missions
HE Main Work Programme 2023–2024 – 13. General Annexes
HE Framework Programme and Rules for Participation Regulation 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Evaluators will prioritize the concrete, demonstrable impact on the quality of life for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families, as well as the feasibility and scalability of the proposed best practices and tools across diverse European regions. Strong evidence of co-creation with target beneficiaries, a clear understanding of implementation hurdles, and a robust plan for evaluating effectiveness and general applicability will be crucial. Attention to social and health determinants (sex, gender, age, socio-economic status, rural/remote areas) is mandatory.
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Childhood cancer survivors often face a myriad of long-term physical, psychological, social, educational, and reproductive challenges that are not adequately addressed by existing, often fragmented, healthcare and social support systems. This leads to reduced quality of life and difficulties in achieving personal life goals.
Significant disparities exist in the availability, accessibility, and quality of supportive care, personalized counselling, and digital tools for childhood cancer survivors across different Member States and Associated Countries, particularly in rural or remote areas. This exacerbates health inequalities and impedes equitable outcomes.
Many healthcare professionals, supportive workers, and counsellors lack specialized training and validated tools to effectively address the unique and complex long-term needs of childhood cancer patients and survivors, including mental health, educational reintegration, and employment support. This limits their capacity to enhance quality of life.
Factors such as socio-economic status, sex, gender, age, and geographical location (e.g., living in rural areas) create significant hurdles for childhood cancer survivors in accessing appropriate education, employment opportunities, and comprehensive health and well-being support, leading to social exclusion and poorer long-term outcomes.
Individuals currently undergoing treatment or in remission from childhood cancer, whose immediate quality of life and supportive care needs are critical.
Individuals who have completed treatment for childhood cancer and are living with its long-term effects, requiring ongoing support for their physical, mental, social, and educational well-being.
Parents, guardians, siblings, and other close family members who provide care and support, and whose own quality of life is significantly impacted by the patient's journey.
Oncologists, nurses, paediatricians, general practitioners, and other medical staff involved in the care and follow-up of childhood cancer patients and survivors.
Psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, educators, and other professionals providing non-medical support and guidance.
Individuals and bodies responsible for developing and implementing health, social, education, and employment policies that impact childhood cancer survivors.
Academics, scientists, and clinical researchers focused on oncology, public health, quality of life studies, and social innovation, who will benefit from and contribute to the project's findings.
Organisations representing the interests of cancer patients and survivors, who can disseminate project results and advocate for policy changes.
Schools, universities, vocational training centres, and businesses that can implement inclusive practices and support for survivors in education and employment settings.
This objective aims to develop, test, and scale up a portfolio of best practices and validated tools, including digital solutions, across various domains such as education, sports, employment, medical follow-up, mental/physical health, well-being, and reproductive matters. The co-creation process will actively involve childhood cancer survivors and their families, leveraging participative research models like oncology-centred living labs.
This objective focuses on identifying and overcoming the factors and situations that impede the effective implementation of good practices and tools in real-life settings. It will assess the effectiveness and general applicability of solutions, paying particular attention to social and health determinants such as sex, gender, age, socio-economic status, living in rural/remote areas, and education, to ensure enhanced and equitable solutions in practice.
This objective aims to equip healthcare professionals, supportive workers, and counsellors with the necessary training, resources, and validated tools to enhance the quality of life for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families. It will foster knowledge exchange and capacity building to ensure sustainable improvements in supportive care.
The project will lead to a measurable improvement in the overall well-being, mental health, and ability of childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families to achieve personal life goals, through the implementation of better supportive care, personalised counselling approaches, and accessible digital tools.
By addressing social and health determinants and overcoming implementation hurdles, the project will ensure that a wider population of childhood cancer survivors, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographical location, benefits from enhanced supportive care and tools.
The project will contribute to the digital transformation of health systems by developing, testing, and scaling up validated digital tools that improve supportive care and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors, fostering their integration into routine practice.
The evidence and best practices generated by the project will inform and influence regional, national, and European policies, leading to more comprehensive and integrated strategies for the long-term supportive care of childhood cancer survivors.
Through participative research and comprehensive analysis, the project will deepen the understanding of key factors and needs related to the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors, contributing valuable insights to the scientific community and informing future interventions.