Funding the science Europe needs

Joint Transnational Calls

Multinational, competitive funding for high-impact pandemic preparedness research — launched annually, grounded in the SRIA, evaluated for scientific excellence and real-world impact.

1 Call currently open
€45M Funding available 2026
24 Eligible countries
7yr Annual call cycle
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✏ Currently accepting applications

Open Calls

Open for applications
JTC-1 · 2026

Emerging Pathogen Surveillance & Early Warning Systems

Budget: €20M Project duration: up to 36 months SRIA axis: Axis 1 & 3
Application deadline
15 May 2026
⏱ ~75 days remaining

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✓ Minimum 3 eligible countries in consortium
✓ At least one partner from a BE READY member country
✓ Research aligned with at least one SRIA axis
✗ Industry-only consortia not eligible
✗ Projects exceeding 36-month duration
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Upcoming Calls

Pre-announced · Q1 2027

Clinical Trial Infrastructure & One Health Integration

Indicative budget: €25M SRIA axis: Axis 2

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✏ Step by step

How to Apply

1

Check eligibility

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Before submitting
2

Submit a pre-proposal

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Deadline: 15 April 2026
3

Invitation to full proposal

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Results: June 2026
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Submit full proposal via pt-Outline

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Deadline: 15 September 2026
5

Selection & funding

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Decisions: Q4 2026
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Researcher · Warsaw, Poland Can a consortium include partners from non-EU countries?
WP7 · Call Secretariat Yes, associated countries are eligible. Check the full eligibility annex for details.
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Key documents

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Managed by WP7 · DLR Projektträger
Questions: jtc@beready.eu

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Previously funded projects

Results from BE READY PLUS preparatory calls are available for reference.

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