The European Commission has released draft details for Horizon Europe’s 2025 Cluster 1 – Health calls, with official publication expected on 22 May 2025. These calls include several funding opportunities of high relevance to the neurology research community.
Key Topics of Interest for neurology:
- Advancing innovative interventions for mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders (HORIZON-HLTH-2025-03-DISEASE-02-two-stage)
Supports research into novel diagnostics and treatments with €50 million allocated.
First Stage Deadline: 16 September 2025 | Second Stage: 16 April 2026 - The impact of pollution on brain diseases (HORIZON-HLTH-2025-03-ENVHLTH-01-two-stage)
Explores environmental contributions to neurological conditions, with a €40 million total budget.
First Stage Deadline: 16 September 2025 - Tackling high-burden and under-researched neurological conditions (HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-07)
Aims to address conditions with major patient impact but limited research.
Opening: 22 May 2025 | Deadline: 16 September 2025
These calls are still in draft form, and final details may be updated before publication. However, interested researchers should begin preparing now to ensure readiness when the calls officially open. The Commission has republished the call texts: Horizon Europe work programmes – European Commission
For further updates and partner search opportunities, stay tuned to the Funding & Tenders Portal.
