European Partnership for research in radiation protection and detection of ionising radiation
Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Euratom Research and Training programme has the following specific objectives:
- improve and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe spent fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning, including the safe and secure use of nuclear power and of non-power applications of ionising radiation
maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the community - foster the development of fusion energy as a potential future energy source for electricity production and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion roadmap
- support the policy of the EU and its members on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, safeguards and security
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The Commission invites proposals for the establishment of the European Partnership for research into radiation protection and detection of ionising radiation.
Proposed partnerships should fulfil the requirements set out in this topic as well as meet the criteria for the selection and implementation of European partnerships and their monitoring, evaluation, phase-out or renewal as set in the Horizon Europe Regulation.
Detailed Call Description
Radiation protection research funded under this Partnership should provide solutions and recommendations for protecting people and the environment from the potentially harmful effects of ionising radiation (as required by the Basic Safety Standards Directive). A reinforced multidisciplinary approach to research, innovation and citizen involvement is needed in order to further develop the knowledge base and enable implementation of innovations regarding risks from different exposures to radiation, thereby enabling the application of that knowledge to direct gains in radiation protection culture and practice. The influence of individual’s characteristics (e.g. their sex and age) and interaction with other risk factors will have to be addressed as part of research into individual sensitivity, susceptibility and degenerative fragility. This is a significant concern in medical applications, which are to be justified and optimised on the basis of sound evidence and scientific outcomes.
Implementation of this Partnership would require the cooperation of the entire European research community in order to exploit synergies between different scientific disciplines. This implies the potential involvement of all research institutions and universities – encompassing both fundamental and applied research as well as the human and social sciences. The Partnership would need to take account of the present state of knowledge and priorities identified in the Strategic Research Agenda of MELODI (low dose radiation), ALLIANCE (radioecology), the European Metrology Network for Radiation Protection (EMN RP), EURADOS (dosimetry), NERIS (nuclear emergency preparedness), EURAMED (medical exposures), SHARE (social sciences and humanities) and SNETP (the sustainable nuclear energy technology platform).
Furthermore, citizens should continue to be involved by supporting open and participatory approaches to research and innovation in the field of radiation protection. Good decisions require societal issues and citizen involvement to be taken into consideration in the options and assessment of risks associated with radiation exposure.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
65%
Expected EU contribution per project: €15.00 million
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Health
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- Legal Entities
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Eligibility For Participation Notes
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as member of the consortium selected for funding.
The following additional eligibility criteria apply: The proposal must be submitted by the coordinator of the consortium funded under HORIZON-EURATOM-2021-NRT-01-09. This eligibility condition is without prejudice to the possibility to include additional partners.
See the List of Participating Countries in Horizon Europe (including Euratom) for up-to-date information on the current list of and the position for Associated Countries.
Please note that as of the date of the publication of this call, Ukraine and Switzerland are the only countries associated to the Euratom Programme, therefore eligible for funding.