HALRIC Cross-Border Pilot Projects

The HALRIC partnership works to connect researchers, the know-how, and the complementary research infrastructures of the Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak-Hamburg (ÖKS-Hamburg) region to create a hub for Life Science research and innovation, which is at the forefront globally.

Between 2023-2026 the project consortium aims to fund 75 pilot projects with the following purpose:

1. Accelerate the use of strategic research infrastructures in the ÖKS-Hamburg region by industry, hospitals, and universities.
2. Connect researchers and research infrastructures within the ÖKS-Hamburg region.

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What HALRIC funds

• Financial support can only be awarded to HALRIC partner organizations.
• Collaboration constellations that include industry and/or clinics outside the partnership are strongly encouraged.
• Projects must be related to the use of at least one life science research infrastructure at one of the HALRIC partner organizations in the ÖKS-Hamburg region.
• The project should generally be around six months long and be of a cross-border nature. Other durations or constellations require explicit motivation.

How we process applications

Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis until 30 September 2025.
Upcoming deadlines are:
15 September 2023
1 December 2023

We encourage you to read the full description in the call text, which you can download from the grey box.

In order to fulfill the requirements for a complete application, all relevant documents must be filled out:

1. The application form
2. Pilot project budget form

The forms can be downloaded from the grey box and the applications should be submitted by email in one searchable pdf file to info@halric.eu

How we review the applications

Received applications will be assessed with regards to the formal requirements, and may also be pre-evaluated by local reference groups at the involved partner organizations.

Final evaluation and decisions on proposals will be taken by the HALRIC pilot project committee (please refer to the right-side box for committee members).

The reviewers will consider each of the six review criteria:

• cross-border collaboration
• new project constellation
• industry and/or hospital partner
• feasibility
• innovation potential
• the use of more than one infrastructure

Tips for preparing your application

Before starting to write an application, you are strongly encouraged to contact a HALRIC Cross-Border Ambassador who will be happy to explain the eligibility criteria, discuss your project proposal or assist you in finding a suitable match for your application.

On the event page you can also view the recording from a zoom information meeting where Emanuel Larsson explains how to apply for the cross-border pilot projects.