From the hosts:
"This calls aims for validation of new approach methods in a regulatory context, with the ultimate goal to implement new animal-free, human relevant methods as OECD guidelines or establish qualified models to be used in efficacy testings for new pharmaceuticals.
In this regard projects are expected to increase in technology readiness levels during the duration of the project, thus enabling them to prepare documentation for a timely (2-3 years post project finalisation) regulatory evaluation and approval, if feasible.
Documents
Documents to be offered for download in the final version
- calltext,
- national annexes (dutch and german call text)
- template project proposal
Submission deadline: 28.04.2025
Please submit your proposal here: submission tool (information on how to submit)
Webinar
We will host two digital webinars with the first one aiming to provide you with general information regarding the new funding call and set expectations regarding consortia assembly and the approval process. In addition, you may use this opportunity to network and exchange contact details with various other interested parties to establish your consortia. The first webinar will be hosted on
Tuesday, January 28th from 1 pm to 2.30pm.
Please register for the first webinar.
In addition, we will host a second webinar providing more detailed information on evaluation criteria and the proposal submission process. You may also use this opportunity to ask any remaining questions regarding the call.
The date and registration link will be published here soon.
For further information regarding the call please refer to the FAQ section below. We strongly encourage you to use the guidance provided by OECD, ECVAM and various other.
If you have an idea for a fitting project but you are currently lacking project partners to fulfill the calls’ requirements for the consortia composition please reach out to us, we may be able to assist you. You may also use the resources provided below in the FAQ section."
For more information, registration, and the FAQs, please visit the evetn/call page here: Closing the gap – validating and implementing new approach methodologies in a regulatory context (ValNAM)