Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion
EU funding call for research and innovation projects to support people with disabilities throughout their entire lifespan, aiming to promote independent living and social participation. Submission possible until 13.04.2027.
Discover your potential with AI support
- Find out if this grant matches your project
- Develop your application together with AI
- Get matched with many more suitable grants
Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is to research and develop new approaches and innovative solutions that enable people with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments to live independently and be socially included. This includes prevention, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and community-based support structures.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Subcontracts
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries
- Participation in open market consultation and competitive tendering
- Compliance with eligibility criteria (financial and operational capacity, exclusion grounds)
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Detailed budget
- Curriculum vitae of key personnel
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Relevance and expected impact
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
The EU funding call “Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion” targets companies, non-profit organizations, public authorities, and educational institutions from all EU Member States and associated countries. It supports research and innovation projects in the fields of health, research & innovation, as well as work & social affairs, which explore new approaches to the prevention, rehabilitation, and development of barrier-free assistive systems and community-based support structures. The objective is to empower people with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments across all age groups to live independently and participate in social life. Projects must cover at least three of the following areas: research into causes of health-related disabilities, self-determined transitions from childhood to adulthood, access to rehabilitation services, life-course-specific prevention, mechanisms for successful deinstitutionalization, and innovative, person-centered care models. Participants must engage in an open market consultation and competitive tendering process and meet the eligibility criteria regarding financial and operational capacity.
The funding rate is 100% for a project duration of up to 36 months, with a maximum total budget of €39.3 million. Application documents include a detailed project description, a comprehensive budget plan, and CVs of key personnel; costs for personnel, materials, subcontracting, and travel expenses are eligible. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 13, 2027, 17:00 CEST. Evaluation is based on the criteria of innovation content, scientific relevance, as well as quality and efficiency of implementation. Selected projects will undergo a multi-stage evaluation and receive a written funding commitment upon positive review. Interested consortia are encouraged to strengthen dialogue with relevant stakeholders and policymakers to create sustainable synergies and increase the visibility of project results.
Ready to secure your funding?
Register now and let our AI guide you through the application process – from eligibility check to finished application.