CORDIS · 101200758 · HORIZON

PhylFun Phylogenetic taxonomy and classification of fungi

Coordinator: TARTU ULIKOOL (EE)

The kingdom Fungi comprises >150,000 currently recognised species distributed across 80 classes in 20 phyla. Total species numbers are estimated at 2-3 million and our preliminary eDNA analyses suggest at least double numbers of higher-ranking taxa. However, current nomenclatural regulations fall short in DNA-based taxonomic descriptions. PhylFun aims to develop the concept and methodology for DNA-based phylogenetic classification of organisms, using fungi as examples, for an improved taxon communication and classification framework. My team will use cutting-edge methods of single-cell analys…

EU contribution
€3.3M
Total cost
€0
Period
2026-01-01 → 2030-12-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-ERC
Call
ERC-2024-ADG
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.

0 EU contribution: €3.3M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 5 years from 2026-01-01 to 2030-12-31.

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 €3.3M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call ERC-2024-ADG.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by TARTU ULIKOOL (EE).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2026-01-01 to 2030-12-31 — 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 101200758.