Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion
European Commission · Horizon Europe
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- European Commission · Horizon Europe
- Award amount
- €6,000,000 – €8,000,000
- Deadline
- February 17, 2027
- Eligible countries
- European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Israel, Global
Summary
Open EU call topic HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01 · HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01: Cluster 1 - Health (Single stage - 2027/1). Next deadline 2027-02-17. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01
Expected Outcome: This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination “Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society”. To that end, proposals under this topic should aim to deliver results that are directed at, tailored towards and contributing to all the following expected outcomes: - Persons with disabilities are empowered and can enjoy their rights to live independently, participate in society and be included in the community on an equal basis with others. - The scientific community develops innovative solutions with a focus on removing barriers faced by persons with disabilities to live independently and they are provided with community support services where they live in the community. - Policymakers, health and care services, social and service providers, disability organisations, funders, the scientific community, and other relevant bodies are informed of the research advances and best practices addressing the health and needs of persons with disabilities to support them living independently and being included in society.
Scope: The focus of this topic is human-centred on persons with long-term disabilities[1] -physical, mental, intellectual or sensory- aiming at supporting independent living across the life-course from a health perspective. Persons with disabilities have an equal right to live independently and be included in the community. Independent living requires a differentiated landscape of quality, accessible, person-centred and affordable, community- and family-based services comprising personal assistance, medical and social care and…
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