CORDIS · 101116205 · HORIZON

PhaBacArms Deciphering stringent response proteins and toxin-antitoxin systems in the arms race between bacteria and phages

Coordinator: TARTU ULIKOOL (EE)

Bacteriophages, viruses of bacteria, are the most abundant life form on Earth. The prospect of using them in the fight against pathogenic bacteria has long been recognised, but their very high specificity and unpredictable reproduction limits their use in medicine. The mechanisms phages use to fight bacteria are attractive candidates for the development of novel antimicrobial applications, but are still very poorly understood. Indirect evidence exists of toxin antitoxin systems (TAS) and stringent response involvement in phage defence. The constant co-evolution of phages and bacteria suggests…

EU contribution
€1.5M
Total cost
€1.5M
Period
2024-01-01 → 2028-12-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-ERC
Call
ERC-2023-STG
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €1.5M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 5 years from 2024-01-01 to 2028-12-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

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Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-ERC funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €1.5M toward a total project budget of €1.5M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call ERC-2023-STG.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by TARTU ULIKOOL (EE).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2028-12-31 — approximately 5 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101116205.