Project cooperationUpdated on 18 January 2026

Project Cooperation: Clinical research and trials , health Innovation and education, patient advocacy, policies and dissemination expertise

CEO at MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER

BUCHAREST, Romania

About

The Medical Education Research and Innovation Center (MERIC) is seeking project cooperation partnerships within Horizon Europe and related EU health and research programmes. MERIC contributes strong expertise in medical education, clinical and translational research, implementation science, digital health, and health systems strengthening, with extensive experience in multi-country, multi-stakeholder consortia. Hubs in Romania and Switzerland.

MERIC can support projects across the full research and innovation lifecycle, including concept development, work package leadership, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, dissemination, and sustainability planning. The organisation has a strong track record in non-communicable diseases (including oncology and cardiovascular health), global health, health equity, workforce development, and data-driven innovation, with projects implemented across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the United States.

As a cooperation partner, MERIC can contribute to:

Work packages on:

Clinical research coordination and implementation/clinical trials
education, training, and capacity buildingHealth systems and policy research
Digital health, AI-enabled education, and innovation uptake
Dissemination, communication, and impact strategies
Equity-focused and patient-centered approaches
Patient support group/advocacy/voice

MERIC works closely with universities, academic medical centers, healthcare providers, industry partners, NGOs, and public authorities, and is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and impact-oriented project outcomes aligned with Horizon Europe priorities.

MERIC welcomes collaboration with coordinators and partners seeking a reliable, experienced, and globally connected organisation to strengthen proposal competitiveness and project delivery.

Topic

DESTINATION 1: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people
DESTINATION 1: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-03: Building public trust and outreach in the life sciences
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01: Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-04: Towards climate resilient, prepared and carbon neutral populations and healthcare systems
DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-05: Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-02: Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03: Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04: Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-11: Understanding of sex and/or gender-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases: determinants, risk factors and pathways
DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15: Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health
DESTINATION 4: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-01: Public procurement of innovative solutions for improving citizens' access to healthcare through integrated or personalised approaches
DESTINATION 4: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-03: Identifying and addressing low-value care in health and care systems
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-03: Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-05: Pilot actions for follow-on funding: Leveraging EU-funded collaborative research in regenerative medicine
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-06: Support to European Research Area (ERA) action on accelerating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and testing of medicinal products and medical devices
DESTINATION 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-07: Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
DESTINATION 6: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-IND-03: Regulatory science to support translational development of patient-centred health technologies

Type

Partner seeks Consortium/Coordinator

Organisation

MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER

Company (SME)

BUCHAREST, Romania

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