The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) has released the pre-announcement for its Second International Joint Call, anticipated to open in January 2026. Supported by 19 countries, this call fosters global collaboration to drive innovative research in animal health and sustainable livestock systems.

The call supports projects focusing on either "Animal Welfare" or "Prevention and Control," with mandatory private sector involvement for actions OO7-A2 and OO7-A3. For all other themes, industry partnership and the integration of complementary socio-economic research are strongly encouraged.

📅 Call Timeline

• Call Opening: January 2026
• Submission Deadline: To be announced upon the official launch.

✅ Eligibility

• International consortia from 19 participating countries, including Türkiye (TÜBİTAK and TAGEM).

• Private sector participation is mandatory for actions OO7-A2 and OO7-A3, which cover drug development and analytical tools.
• Private sector participation is strongly encouraged for all other actions.

📂 Support Scope and Duration

• The project duration is typically expected to be 36 months.

💶 Funding Opportunities

• Funding amounts and budget limits will be determined by the national funding agencies (e.g., TÜBİTAK/TAGEM) of the respective partners in the project.

📌 Useful Links

• Official EUPAHW Website
• EUPAHW SRIA Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (PDF)
• TÜBİTAK International Collaborations Page