Media Kit | ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 launch

ERDERA has launched the 2026 Joint Transnational Callfocused on “Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases”.

This media kit offers concise key messages, visual materials, and essential resources to support partners and media in promoting the call. All assets and links are provided to facilitate accurate and consistent dissemination.

For media enquiries, interview requests, further context, or case studies, please contact ERDERA Communications office.

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What

A 2026 call for proposals on resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases, focusing on diagnosing undiagnosed or complex rare conditions through advanced functional, genomic, multi-omics, modelling, and AI-based approaches.

Why

To address persistent diagnostic gaps in rare diseases, support patient-need driven research, and enable multinational, interdisciplinary collaboration that ultimately benefits patients.

When

  • Call launch: 10 December 2025.
  • Information webinar: 16 December 2025.
  • Pre-proposals due: 12 February 2026.
  • Full proposals due: 8 July 2026.
  • Funding decisions: December 2026.

Who

Researchers from academia, clinical/public health institutions, enterprises (including SMEs), and patient advocacy organisations. Consortia must include 4–6 partners from at least 4 countries (up to 8 in specific cases).

Where

Open to partners from participating countries across Europe, associated states, and Canada. Coordination handled by the Joint Call Secretariat (ANR, France).

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📢 ERDERA’s 2026 Joint Transnational Call is now OPEN!

The call, “Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases”, aims to accelerate diagnosis, strengthen international research partnerships, and deliver tangible benefits for patients. 🤝🧬

Eligible applicants include academia, clinical and public health teams, enterprises (including SMEs), and patient organisations. Transnational consortia of four to six partners are required, with strong encouragement for participation from Underrepresented Countries and Early Career Researchers. 🔗 Full criteria and details are available here: https://loom.ly/YzdmNGY

💡 Join the free information webinar on 16 December 2025 to learn more about the scope, requirements and application process. Register at: https://loom.ly/d45a8o8

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📢 ERDERA’s 2026 Call is OPEN! Theme: “Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non-genetic diseases” 🔗 All the info is now available: https://loom.ly/YzdmNGY  Share this post to help the call reach your networks! #ERDERA #RareDiseases

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This information webinar on the 2026 Joint Transnational Call for Proposals is scheduled for 16 December 2025, 15:00–17:00 CET, focusing on resolving unsolved rare genetic and non‑genetic diseases.