The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance- ERDERA has launched the 2026 Joint Transnational Call, focused on diagnosing undiagnosed or complex rare conditions using advanced functional, genomic, multi-omics, modelling, and AI-based approaches.
Purpose
To address diagnostic gaps in rare diseases, support patient-driven research, and foster multinational, interdisciplinary collaboration that benefits patients.
Who can apply?
Researchers from:
- Academia
- Clinical and public health institutions
- Enterprises (including SMEs)
- Patient advocacy organisations
Consortia:
- 4–6 partners from at least 4 countries (up to 8 partners in specific cases).
Key dates
- Pre-proposals due: 12 February 2026
- Full proposals due: 8 July 2026
- Funding decisions: December 2026
🔗 Full details and criteria: https://erdera.org/call/joint-transnational-call-2026/
📄 Call text (PDF): https://erdera.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ERDERA-JTC2026-Call-text_Nov2025_vf3.pdf
📄 Guidelines (Annex I, p.17 – Participating countries and funding commitments):
https://erdera.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ERDERA-JTC2026-Guidelines_Nov2025-vf3.pdf
- Information webinar:
- Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKhCcagw7e0
- The webinar provides an overview of the call scope, evaluation process, national requirements, and answers practical questions about submission.
Please help us spread the word
We kindly ask you to share this call further within your networks to reach researchers and organisations. Your support helps connect the right teams, foster international collaboration, and bring diagnoses closer to patients.
Please feel free to reach out to our ERN GUARD-Heart Coordination Team if you would like support in coordinating and forming a consortium for your proposal idea, or if you have any other questions we can assist with.