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Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026
International rare disease research funding
Latest source updateLast Update: May 13, 2026Latest change: The ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 page now reflects a broader call scope and updated funding information, while the application flow appears mostly unchanged.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Latest change: The ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 page now reflects a broader call scope and updated funding information, while the application flow appears mostly unchanged.
ERDERA call scope and funding updated
The ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 page now reflects a broader set of opportunities and project topics, including a newly added Humanities and Social Sciences & Rare Diseases call and expanded project registry text. The funding section also appears materially updated, with a dedicated budget and 36-month duration now shown for the new call, while the current call status is marked closed and the selected projects section has been added. Eligibility, submission steps, deadlines, and contact details appear largely unchanged in the visible content, although the page’s scope and funding terms have shifted enough to affect how applicants interpret the opportunity.
Funding available
$ 450,000
Deadline
July 9, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Canadian participation in the ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 for research on unresolved rare genetic and non-genetic diseases. It funds collaborative diagnostic work, including multi-omics, bioinformatics, AI, and systems biology approaches.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diagnosing unresolved rare genetic diseases.
- Addressing complex, multifactorial rare non-genetic diseases.
- Identifying causative variants in patients with no molecular diagnosis after prior genetic or genomic testing.
- Providing diagnostic clarity for conditions of unknown or mixed pathogenesis.
Documents Needed
- CVs for participants, except collaborators
- Research proposal summary
- Budget information and justification
- Attestation form for sensitive technology research, if applicable
- Signed proposal signature pages and routing slip
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research consortia submitting a transnational project proposal.
- Canadian consortium members invited to submit a Full Proposal to ERDERA JTC2026.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet the specific national eligibility criteria and requirements for each funding partner.
- Applicants whose proposals are outside the scope of the call.
- Applicants whose proposals do not fulfil the eligibility criteria of the call.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs for project work
- Consumables and materials
- Travel and meeting costs
- Equipment and minor equipment
- Data management and consultancy services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-clinical therapy development studies
- Interventional clinical trials
- Projects focused only on excluded rare neurodegenerative diseases
- Rare infectious diseases and rare cancers
- Overheads for CIHR funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Participating countries in the ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026.
Selection criteria
- Clarity and relevance of objectives
- Credibility of the approach and methodology
- Innovation and originality
- Capacity and expertise of the consortium
- Impact and patient benefit
How to apply
- Register via the electronic proposal system at https://funding.erdera.org.
- Prepare one joint proposal document in English using the templates provided in the electronic system or ERDERA’s website.
- Submit the pre-proposal electronically to the JCS by the coordinator by February 12th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET).
- Submit the full proposal electronically to the JCS by the coordinator by July 08th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST).
- Submit signed electronic pre-proposals and full proposals with a scanned copy of the signature page accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- The application process for Canada-based applicants has two steps: a pre-proposal to ERDERA, then a full proposal to ERDERA and an abbreviated application to CIHR.
- The CIHR abbreviated application is required at the full proposal stage only.
- The pre-proposal must be submitted in English only to ERDERA.
- Full proposals will be accepted only from applicants explicitly invited by the Joint Call Secretariat.
- The full proposal and CIHR abbreviated application must be submitted in English or French for CIHR and in English for ERDERA, as applicable.
Additional information
- Funding is awarded through a two-stage transnational process.
- All funded partners must sign a consortium agreement.
- Open access is required for peer-reviewed publications.
- Annual and final reporting obligations apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 Program
What is the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026?
This program supports Canadian participation in the ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 for research on unresolved rare genetic and non-genetic diseases. It funds collaborative diagnostic work, including multi-omics, bioinformatics, AI, and systems biology approaches.
How much funding can be received?
Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $450,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 program, you must:
The Canadian lead must be an independent researcher.
The lead must be affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution.
The application must meet ERDERA JTC 2026 eligibility.
What expenses are eligible under Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026?
Diagnosing unresolved rare genetic diseases.
Addressing complex, multifactorial rare non-genetic diseases.
Identifying causative variants in patients with no molecular diagnosis after prior genetic or genomic testing.
Providing diagnostic clarity for conditions of unknown or mixed pathogenesis.
Who can I contact for more information about the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at ERDERAcall@agencerecherche.fr or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 available?
The Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Team Grant: ERDERA Joint Transnational Call 2026 is a Grant and Funding