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Shaping the Future of Animal Health and Welfare is an international collaborative funding opportunity from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) aimed at advancing sustainable, resilient, and ethically responsible livestock and aquaculture systems across Europe. UK-based researchers must lead projects and partner with at least two eligible organizations from two different member country co-funders.
The initiative supports research in animal welfare and the prevention and control of animal diseases. Applications closed March 30, 2026. UK partner funding is provided by BBSRC, while international partners are funded by their respective national agencies, which include funders from over 20 countries.
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You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. BBSRC will fund the UK parts of international collaborative projects in animal welfare and prevention and control. Your application must include a UK team and at least two eligible partners from at least two different member country co-funders.
Partner research organisations will be funded by corresponding national agencies. Projects can cost up to £730,000 full economic cost, with BBSRC funding 80% for a duration of 36 months. Pre-proposal submission process Full information on the submission process can be found on the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAH&W) submission portal .
Funding opportunity documents are also available on the portal. Applications not submitted through the EUPAH&W website cannot be retained for review. The UKRI Funding Service will not be opened to receive pre-proposals for this opportunity.
We recommend that you start your application early with your non-UK partners. You should check eligibility queries with the UK funding contact points (FCPs). We strongly encourage you to contact BBSRC and Defra FCPs before submitting an application.
The final allocation of the UK funder (BBSRC or Defra) will be determined at office level. Full proposal submission will be by invitation via the EUPAH&W portal. Further details will be provided to the invited project leads.
You must submit your pre-proposal application by 30 March 2026, midday (Central European Summer Time, Berlin, Germany) or 11:00am UK time. You will not be able to apply after this time. For help and advice on costings and writing your application contact your research office in the first instance, allowing sufficient time for your organisation’s submission process.
Office of the second EUPAH&W call questions related to this specific funding opportunity technical issues regarding the proposal pre-registration and submission Email: ptj-pahw@fz-juelich. de Email: europe@bbsrc. ukri.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: UK research organisations eligible for BBSRC funding. Application must include a UK team and at least two eligible partners from at least two different member country co-funders. International collaborative projects in animal welfare and prevention/control across Europe. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to £730,000 (80% FEC; total UK fund £3,750,000) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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