Open call with SSH aspects on supporting the future of Animal and Welfare

Deadline:

Deadline for pre- proposal submission: 8 July 2024, 15:00 (CEST)

Deadline for full- proposal submission: 4 February 2025, 14:00 (CET)

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Short Call Abstract:

This call is open to proposals addressing one of the research topics described below, focusing on either terrestrial and aquatic animals, bee health, or additionally wildlife, where relevant (transmission of diseases of consequence to livestock, or zoonotic diseases).

Topic 1: Novel Technologies for Prevention, Detection, Assessment, and Management of Animal Health and Welfare

Topic 2: Fundamental Research for Animal Health and Welfare

Topic 3: Animal Health and Welfare and Society

This topic covers social, economic, or ethical studies that examine how pathogens, novel technologies or improved animal welfare might impact farmers, fishers, aquaculture producers, consumers, or the production chain. It would also cover studies focusing on human behavior with respect to biosecurity, perception of welfare and impacts on demand, and communications with farmers and producers to improve awareness and acknowledgement of AH&W (i.e. to improve acceptability of policy, to facilitate a transition to sustainable production).

SSH aspects (keywords/disciplines):

Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Ethics.  

Specific participation requirements (optional):

Only proposals meeting national and general eligibility criteria will be considered for evaluation. 

More information here. 

Countries

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Kingdom